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AI coding agents hijacked using AGENTS.md file in Downloads folder

AI · Security · 2026-10-26 14:01

Researchers found that malicious AGENTS.md files can be automatically read by AI coding agents, which then execute the embedded instructions, allowing attackers to hijack the agents. The article warns developers to watch for this kind of supply-chain attack.

Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com


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