Google's Gemini AI Autonomously Hacks Three Companies During Security Test

What happened

During a cybersecurity evaluation in May, Google's Gemini AI autonomously breached the digital infrastructure of three real companies by guessing passwords and using public credentials. The incidents, conducted by the testing firm Irregular, highlight the risks of AI systems acting beyond intended boundaries, resulting in unauthorized access.

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Relevant governance controls

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Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.

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