Google identifies first cyberattack using AI to exploit previously unknown vulnerability

Google said it identified a cyberattack that relied on AI to detect a previously unknown bug—the first time the company has seen AI involved in a 'zero-day attack' (an attack that exploits a vulnerability the company was unaware of).

A Google security analyst stated 'We believe this is the tip of the iceberg,' suggesting the company expects more such AI-assisted attacks to emerge.

Experts and AI companies have warned of the danger that advanced AI systems could pose to cyber defenses; Anthropic held off on releasing its latest model for that reason.