Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets

Jul 10, 2026

A new attack technique called "HalluSquatting" exploits large language models' (LLMs) tendency to hallucinate, allowing hackers to potentially weaponize nine popular AI tools. The method takes advantage of the models' inability to say "I don't know," which can result in the generation of malicious code.

Why it matters: This vulnerability could allow widely-used AI assistants to be misused for large-scale cyberattacks, raising significant security concerns.

Full story at: Ars Technica / AI ↗