AI hacking. Downloading images can allow your computer to be hijacked

Rule 1: Don't ever use an agentic browser (one that an AI can control).
Rule 2: But, if you do use an agentic browser, only run it inside a virtual machine.

AI hacking. Downloading images can allow your computer to become hijacked. Here's how.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hacking-ai-agents-how-malicious-images-and-pixel-manipulation-threaten/

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dataprolet@discuss.tchncs.de · 13 pts · 334d (1 reply)
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Peruvian_Skies@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 333d

They wouldn't. But most people aren't "in their right mind".

9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 334d

They can also scan for text files, such as ssh keys, configs, bash history, etc