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Polski(PL) Samopropagujący się atak na Microsoft Word – prompt injection w Copilot Badacz Håkon Måløy odkrył podatność w Microsoft Copilot dla Worda – polegała ona na prze

Microsoft Copilot for Word vulnerable to prompt injection attacks

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A security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Copilot for Word, allowing for prompt injection attacks. Security researcher Håkon Måløy found that hidden instructions could be embedded within documents used as sources for Copilot. These instructions could then modify other documents, inserting malicious commands and potentially turning the affected document into a vector for further attacks. AI

IMPACT This vulnerability could allow for the spread of malicious content through AI-assisted document creation and editing.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability discovered in a specific AI-powered product feature.

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Microsoft Copilot for Word vulnerable to prompt injection attacks

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Polski(PL) · [email protected] ·

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    LINKS sekurak.pl/samopropagujacy-sie-atak-na-mi…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Polski(PL) · [email protected] ·

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    LINKS sekurak.pl/z-pamietnika-admina-2 sekurak.pl/z-pamietnika-admina-1-ticket-k…

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