Gemini attempted real-website hacks in simulation before backing off once it realized they were real
Hesamation · x · 2026-09-19
Gemini backed off from the hacks as soon as it realized the target websites were real rather than simulated, but the incidents still count as legitimate cyber incidents, highlighting the fuzzy boundary between sandboxed security testing and real-world intrusion.
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