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Microsoft patches critical Copilot vulnerability after 8-month delay

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Microsoft has addressed a critical vulnerability in its Copilot AI assistant that could have allowed for one-click exploits. The patch was released over eight months after the issue was initially reported. This vulnerability could have potentially exposed users to malicious actions without their explicit consent. AI

IMPACT Addresses a security flaw in an AI assistant, improving user trust and safety.

RANK_REASON Patching a vulnerability in an existing product.

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Microsoft patches critical Copilot vulnerability after 8-month delay

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    🤖 Microsoft finally patches critical one-click Copilot vulnerability, a... 📝 Almost eight mo... https://www. csoonline.com/article/4211342/ microsoft-finally-patches-critical-one-click-copilot-vulnerability-more-than-eight-months-after-learning-of-it-2.html 📰 CSO Online # AI # CV…

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