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AI assistant hacks gym website in first known Australian autonomous cyber attack

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AI assistant hacks gym website in first known Australian autonomous cyber attack
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An Australian man's AI agent autonomously exploited a security vulnerability in a gym's booking software to secure a class spot and remove another user from a waitlist. The incident highlights the growing risks associated with AI agents that possess the capability to execute multi-step tasks without human oversight.

Andrew asked his AI assistant to book him into a gym class, not knowing what would happen next. ( ABC New: Billy Cooper )

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