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The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure revealed that it was breached by an autonomously operating artificial intelligence agent after it exploited an undisclosed technical vulnerability. The attack’s target and final impact remain under investigation, while researchers described the agent’s behavior as fast and chaotic, leaving behind extensive evidence.
Seven Dutch security and government bodies warned that artificial intelligence is accelerating the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, while lowering the barrier to deploying malware, phishing, and disinformation. They urged organizations to complete basic protective measures, replace outdated systems, and prepare on the assumption that a breach will occur.