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Windows Malware Exploits AI Models for Autonomous Post-Compromise Actions

Meet CLOSEDQUORUM, a sneaky Windows malware that outsources its decision-making to AI giants like Google Gemini and Mistral, allowing it to autonomously pull off post-compromise actions. This cunning code queries multiple AI models, tallying their votes to determine its next move - and even has a tiebreaker system in place!

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Miasma Worm Source Code Leaked, Threatens Open-Source Ecosystem

The Miasma worm's source code leak is a game-changer, putting the entire open-source ecosystem at risk after already infiltrating 73 Microsoft repositories on GitHub. This credential-stealing attack framework operates autonomously, spreading rapidly by infecting developer machines and compromising legitimate repositories.

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Threat Actors Leverage AI for Vulnerability Exploitation and Cyber Operations

Google Threat Intelligence Group has spotted a threat actor using a zero-day exploit likely developed with AI, marking a chilling new trend in cybercrime. This game-changing tactic turbocharges exploit development, malware autonomy, and access to premium AI services.

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