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Economic Times Tech
5/11/2026
Google disrupts AI hackers exploiting

Google disrupts AI hackers exploiting

Original: Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit unknown weakness in a company's digital defence

Short summary

Google disrupted criminals using AI to discover zero-day vulnerabilities, marking the emergence of AI-powered cyberattacks. Governments and tech companies are accelerating defensive measures. This signals a critical transition period for cybersecurity readiness.

  • Google stopped a cyberattack using AI to exploit zero-day vulnerabilities
  • Signals the beginning of sophisticated AI-assisted attack capabilities
  • Governments and tech firms rapidly strengthening defenses

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