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Hackers Used AI to Develop First Known Zero-Day 2FA Bypass for Mass Exploitation
Google on Monday disclosed that it identified an unknown threat actor using a zero-day exploit that it said was likely developed with an artificial intelligence (AI) system, marking the first time the technology has been put to use in the…
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The use of artificial intelligence in developing a zero-day exploit for two-factor authentication (2FA) marks a significant escalation in the capabilities of malicious actors. This exploit, which bypasses 2FA security measures, is the first known instance of AI being used in this manner.
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