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Microsoft Copilot in Word vulnerable to self-spreading worm

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A security researcher has developed a self-spreading worm that exploits Microsoft Copilot within Word documents. This worm uses invisible prompt injections to automatically spread to new files when they are reused. Microsoft has acknowledged the vulnerability but has not yet provided a fix, despite multiple attempts over several months. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks and the need for robust defenses in AI-integrated productivity tools.

RANK_REASON Demonstration of a security vulnerability in a widely used AI-powered tool.

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Microsoft Copilot in Word vulnerable to self-spreading worm

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Thomas Joos ·

    A security researcher built a self-spreading worm that hides inside Word docs and hijacks Microsoft Copilot

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/microsoft_copilot_logo-2.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> A security researcher has demonstrated a worm-like…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    Expert Håkon Måløy demonstrated a self-replicating worm that uses Microsoft Copilot to take control of Word documents through a vulnerability

    Ekspert Håkon Måløy zademonstrował samopowielającego się robaka, który wykorzystuje Microsoft Copilot do przejmowania kontroli nad dokumentami Worda przez niewidoczne instrukcje. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje # technologia https:// aisight.pl/cyberbez…

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