JPCERT/CC alert Case E: attack attempts abusing AI penetration testing platforms

Event date2026-10-23

Disclosed2026-10-23

TypeAttack attempts

ConfidenceConfirmed

ARTEX statusConfirmed use of ARTEX

Countries and regionsJapan

SectorsMultiple sectors

The alert confirms attack attempts, not victims. The listed IPs may also have legitimate uses.

Targets

ARTEX basis: at260030 added Case E on Oct 23, naming ARTEX among others. The wording is "attack attempt".
Actor: Attacker (not named).
Same attacker?: Sources do not state the relationship to GMO's attack infrastructure.

Publication date	at260030 published Oct 8, updated Oct 9 and Oct 23