Google Confirms First Known Case of Hackers Using AI to Discover Software Vulnerability
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Summary
Google's security researchers have identified the first known instance of criminal hackers using artificial intelligence to discover a previously unknown software vulnerability. The hacking group attempted to launch a widespread cyberattack leveraging an AI model to find the bug, marking a shift from theoretical concerns about AI-powered cyberattacks to a real-world incident. Security experts describe this as a preview of future threats in digital security.
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