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Security · 1h ago

AI worms can spread via Microsoft Copilot for Word

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Researchers demonstrate document-borne AI worms that self-propagate through Microsoft Copilot for Word. The worms embed adversarial prompts in documents, tricking the AI into executing malicious actions. This highlights new security risks as AI assistants gain access to sensitive data and systems.

Meridian48 take
While the proof-of-concept is alarming, real-world exploitation depends on specific configurations and user permissions, but it underscores the need for robust AI security measures.
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