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Google Stops AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit
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Google has successfully stopped a zero-day exploit that was developed with the assistance of AI, according to its Threat Intelligence Group. The exploit targeted an unnamed web-based system administration tool, aiming to bypass two-factor authentication. Evidence in the exploit's code suggested AI involvement, such as a 'hallucinated' CVSS score. This marks the first time Google has identified AI's role in such an attack, underscoring the increasing use of AI by hackers to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
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