Dossier
Hermes Agent
Coverage of Hermes Agent in the Nexus archive.
- Hacker uses DeepSeek AI to autonomously attack vulnerable servers
A Chinese-speaking threat actor is using the DeepSeek AI model and the open-source Hermes Agent to conduct autonomous cyberattacks on exposed servers with limited human involvement.
- Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
Nous Research, a Hermes agent maker, is seeking new funding with a $1.5B valuation. The company aims to raise at least $75 million, led by Robot and with significant contributions from USV and other notable investors.
- Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
Vertu, a luxury phone maker, has reintroduced the AlphaFold folding phone with AI-powered Hermes Agent software, targeting wealthy consumers. The device features decent specifications and aims to reestablish the brand in the premium smartphone market.