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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anthony Cuthbertson

Hackers use AI to create worst security flaw for first time, Google reveals

The Google Threat Intelligence Group identified a disturbing new AI trend - (iStock/ Getty Images)

Researchers at Google say they have found the first ever evidence of hackers using artificial intelligence to create the most serious type of cyber security flaw.

The team from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported that cyber criminals used AI in order to uncover what is known as a zero-day exploit.

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