Security · 17h ago
Hacker Uses Google Gemini CLI to Control Dental Clinic Botnet
A Russian-speaking hacker used Google's open-source Gemini CLI to control a botnet of eight dental clinic PCs. Analysis of 200 Gemini CLI session logs from March to April 2026 showed the AI was used to crack passwords and set up residential proxies. The case highlights how AI tools can lower the barrier for cybercriminals.
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The story underscores a growing trend of AI being weaponized by low-sophistication attackers, but the small scale of the botnet suggests limited real-world impact.
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