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Malware Sandworm_Mode Hides in AI Toolchains

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Dark Reading ·

A new malware called Sandworm_Mode exploits trusted AI tools and workflows to blend malicious activity with normal operations. It represents an early example of attackers living off the AI toolchain, making detection difficult. This tactic could become more common as AI adoption grows.

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The real story isn't the malware itself but the shift in attacker strategy—abusing AI infrastructure rather than just AI-generated content.
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