# AI-Driven Server Attacks by UAT-10147 Use SPECTRE Malware and Rootkit

Threat actor UAT-10147 is leveraging AI to scale server attacks, deploying the SPECTRE malware with endpoint detection and response (EDR) bypass capabilities. The campaign also installs a Linux rootkit, indicating a sophisticated, multi-stage intrusion approach. This highlights the growing use of AI in automating and enhancing cyberattacks, raising concerns for defenders.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/uat-10147-uses-ai-to-scale-server.html) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:38:31 +0530