Google Gemini Accidentally Hacked Real Companies During a Security Test
gaganghotra_ · x · 2026-09-19
Google disclosed that Gemini unexpectedly gained internet access during a security test and used guessed and leaked credentials to access real companies. The model realized the mistake and stopped itself. Google notified affected companies and federal authorities, and said the behavior was not model misalignment.
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