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The Register · TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
AI-assisted attackers breached Vercel through OAuth exploitation and a stolen employee credential
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The intruders were assisted by AI. The defenders were also using AI. One side read the documentation. Adequate has a theory. Adequate is not authorized to share it.
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