Google Calendar Chaos: How Invitations Turn Into Cybersecurity Nightmares
Cybersecurity researchers at SafeBreach Labs have discovered a new cyberattack that hijacks Google Gemini AI through something as innocent as a Google Calendar invitation. This “Indirect Prompt Injection” method can spy on users, steal data, and even take over smart home devices, proving that not all invitations are for fun and games.
Hot Take:
Who knew that a simple Google Calendar invite could turn your AI assistant into a rebellious teenager? Just when we thought we had control over our digital lives, it turns out that a cleverly crafted calendar event could have more impact than your average Monday morning meeting. It’s like your AI agent has a secret life, and you’re the last to know about its new, questionable friends!
Key Points:
- SafeBreach Labs discovered a new cyberattack using Google Calendar invites.
- The attack exploits a method called Promptware to manipulate AI models.
- Researchers demonstrated the attack on Google Gemini AI agents.
- Compromised AI assistants can perform malicious actions and control smart devices.
- Google has implemented new security measures to counter these attacks.
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