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AI security tools can be manipulated into running malware, researchers warn

  • Dr. Tim Sandle--Digital Journal
  • published date: 2026-07-23 21:18:01 UTC

As governments, critical infrastructure operators, and software organizations increasingly integrate autonomous AI agents into security operations, the Friendly Fire research highlights an unresolved question: can AI effectively defend systems when it cannot …

A new proof-of-concept attack dubbed Friendly Fire is raising concerns about the growing use of autonomous artificial intelligence agents in cybersecurity workflows. The research demonstrates how AI-… [+5256 chars]