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Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allows 'word worm' to spread

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A security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft's Copilot, allowing a "word worm" to spread and cause disruption. The worm exploits the AI assistant to propagate itself, impacting various web browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, and Edge. Despite months of communication with Microsoft, a comprehensive solution has not yet been implemented, leaving users of Microsoft Windows and Copilot exposed. AI

IMPACT A vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot could allow malicious code to spread across browsers, posing a risk to users of AI assistants.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a security vulnerability in a specific AI-powered tool (Copilot) and its impact on browsers and operating systems.

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Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allows 'word worm' to spread

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Word worm crawls into Copilot, spreads chaos

    Researcher says months of coordination with Microsoft have yet to produce a robust mitigation

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