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The n8n n8mare: How threat actors are misusing AI workflow automation

·Source: Cisco Talos

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Executive Summary

Cisco Talos research has uncovered agentic AI workflow automation platform abuse in emails. Recently, we identified an increase in the number of emails that abuse n8n, one of these platforms, from as early as October 2025 through March 2026.

Analysis

Cisco Talos research has uncovered agentic AI workflow automation platform abuse in emails. Recently, we identified an increase in the number of emails that abuse n8n, one of these platforms, from as early as October 2025 through March 2026.
Source Attribution

Originally published by Cisco Talos on Apr 15, 2026.

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