SecurityMashableabout 2 hours ago
Hackers Poison AI Agents via Downloads Folder
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Security firm Forever reports that hackers successfully tricked an AI coding assistant into installing malware from a user's Downloads folder. The attack occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, when the tool downloaded and ran the malicious function-color package. Researchers noted the agent changed system settings to ensure the attacker's software loads in future sessions, exposing a login token.
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