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Hacker steals Taipei dispatch records, accesses 2018 patient data using BOSSAI AI agents

Acronis's Threat Research Unit reported last week that one individual utilized AI agents to extract emergency dispatch records spanning seven districts in Taipei.

Hacker steals Taipei dispatch records, accesses 2018 patient data using BOSSAI AI agents

These AI agents further discovered a Taipei fire department platform that exposed patient information from 2018. This exposed data included ECG readings and footage from ambulances.

The researchers expressed high certainty that the perpetrator was a solitary actor.

This incident highlights vulnerabilities within public-facing operational platforms.

The exposure of sensitive patient data, such as ECG readings and ambulance video footage, underscores risks associated with platform security.

The successful data extraction, achieved without requiring authentication, points to significant access control deficiencies within the targeted infrastructure.

Why it matters

This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in public service platforms, specifically regarding access control and data exposure. Operators must assess how AI-driven attacks can bypass traditional security perimeters in critical infrastructure.

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