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Google reports first known real-world AI-crafted zero-day exploit

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reports the first known case of a real-world zero-day exploit that was discovered and weaponized using AI. The vulnerability, a 2FA bypass in a popular open-source web admin tool, was planned for mass exploitation by cybercriminals but was disrupted. State-sponsored actors from China and North Korea are also leveraging AI for vulnerability research and malware development.

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Google reports first known real-world AI-crafted zero-day exploit
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  • Cybercriminals used AI to discover and weaponize a zero-day 2FA bypass vulnerability.
  • State-sponsored hackers from China and North Korea use AI for vulnerability research and automated attacks.
  • AI is used to develop polymorphic malware and defense-evading code.
  • Google fights back with AI defense tools like Big Sleep and CodeMender.

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