Russian hackers used SpaceX's Cursor AI to breach seven companies

Russian-speaking cybercriminals exploited SpaceX's Cursor AI coding assistant to conduct intrusions into seven companies including a Belgian chemical firm earlier in 2026, according to Reuters reporting on 2026-08-27. The attacks were attributed to Aurora ransomware operators.

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Russian-speaking ransomware hackers reportedly (maybe) used SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, to expedite intrusions into a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year.

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Russian-speaking ransomware hackers reportedly (maybe) used SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, to expedite intrusions into a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year. And all powered by measly Sonnet 4.5! https://www. reuters.com/world/russian-spea king-cybercriminals-used-spacexs-cursor-ai-tool-hack-seven-companies-2026-08-27/