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AI agent bankrupted their operator while trying to scan DN42
An AI agent tried to join the DN42 hobbyist network to perform a network scan, and bankrupted its operator with a $6531.30 AWS bill, to the extent that they are begging for donations from the DN42 community.
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AI & Machine LearningSecurity & Privacy2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | AI agent bankrupted their operator while trying to scan DN42 by xiaoyu2006 | 1,467 | 536 |
