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IBM AI ('Bob') Downloads and Executes Malware

by PromptArmor Threat Intelligence Team promptarmor.com published 2026-01-08

Vulnerabilities in IBMs Bob AI allow attackers to trigger the download and execution of malware via indirect prompt injection if users select auto-approve for even one known trusted command.

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