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AI worm developed by U of T researchers targets online devices

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Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an AI-powered worm capable of targeting any online device. This adaptive worm can spread across networks, seize control, and hijack computing power for malicious attacks with minimal cost to hackers. The work, released on June 2, marks the first demonstration of AI models being used to create such a self-propagating cyber threat. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential for AI to enable sophisticated, low-cost cyberattacks, necessitating new security paradigms.

RANK_REASON Academic researchers demonstrated a novel AI-powered cyber threat.

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