AI Worming through Word
Read OriginalThis article details a novel prompt injection attack discovered by Håkon Måløy, where hidden instructions in a Microsoft Word document can cause Copilot to manipulate the document and copy those instructions into new documents, creating self-replicating worms. The attack exploits Copilot's use of source material, allowing the worm to propagate without the original document. Responsibly disclosed to Microsoft, no full mitigation exists yet. This is a significant development in AI security, highlighting risks in AI-assisted workflows.
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