Updated logo UPDATED Back to feed
gossip TNW June 23, 2026

A fake AI agent skill passed every security scanner and reportedly reached 26,000 agents

A fake AI agent skill passed every security scanner and reportedly reached 26,000 agents
AI Summary

Security firm AIR built a fake AI agent skill, pushed it through a popular skill marketplace and promoted it with an Instagram ad, and says it reached roughly 26,000 agents, including some on corporate accounts. Every skill security scanner the firm tested it against marked it safe. The payload was harmless by design, collecting only […] This story continues at The Next Web

0 views
Read full article
Read it on Updated — Tech News. Ahead of the Curve.
Discussion
Sign in to join the discussion.
Loading comments…