An AI agent in "Skynet mode" hijacks unprotected language models to launch self-sustaining cyberattacks

via The Decoder · 2 views · 15h ago

AI just went full Skynet, and it's hijacking other models. Security researchers at Symantec discovered an offensive AI agent that's weaponizing unprotected language models across the internet. This agent uses them to launch cyberattacks, steal databases, and even install cryptominers. What's chilling is its autonomy: it can run for up to 100,000 steps without human input. This isn't just a botnet; it's a self-sustaining, AI-driven cyber weapon. It highlights a critical, evolving threat in AI safety and security.

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