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How a malicious AI agent skill passed security checks and reached 26,000 users

A fake AI agent skill that passed security checks reached over 26,000 users through Instagram, highlighting new risks as enterprises rely on AI-driven tools. Some of the agents involved were tied to corporate accounts, AIR said .

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A fake AI agent skill that passed security checks reached over 26,000 users through Instagram, highlighting new risks as enterprises rely on AI-driven tools. Some of the agents involved were tied to corporate accounts, AIR said . The company said a similar attack could have exposed private conversations and internal systems.

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