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Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked

Microsoft Copilot's secret input was revealed, allowing it to be hacked.

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 14.
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Source diversity sample: TipRanks · Startup Fortune · The Hacker News · The Register · Ars Technica.

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What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into various Microsoft products to enhance productivity and automation.

How was Microsoft Copilot hacked?

Researchers tricked Copilot into revealing a secret input, which allowed them to exploit its vulnerabilities.

What is the potential financial impact of this hack?

Researchers demonstrated that a single login could potentially lead to a payout of $247,500.

🌍 How it travelled

Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 18, 18:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 20, 12:18 UTC · heise online

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

Where it stands

Five outlets today report that Microsoft Copilot's secret input was revealed, allowing it to be hacked. Researchers demonstrated that a single login could potentially lead to significant financial gain. According to The Hacker News, a single click could exfiltrate data from connected apps.

The Register and Ars Technica both confirm that Copilot was tricked into revealing its own vulnerabilities. However, TipRanks notes that despite this revelation, Microsoft's stock has increased. The exact nature of the secret input remains unspecified.

Researchers have shown that exploiting this vulnerability could result in a payout of $247,500. The Register and Ars Technica both confirm that Copilot was tricked into revealing its own vulnerabilities. However, TipRanks notes that despite this revelation, Microsoft's stock has increased.

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