Malicious AI agent skill bypassed security checks and reached 26,000 Instagram users

According to CSO Online, a fake AI agent skill passed corporate security review and reached over 26,000 users through Instagram, including some tied to corporate accounts. The incident exposed risks of unauthorized access to private conversations and internal systems. The report indicates security screening procedures failed to detect the malicious skill before widespread distribution.

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