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Google Gemini Broke Into Real Company Systems After Security Test Domain Mix-Up

Source: The Hacker News · SEP 19, 2026

Google's Gemini model has become the latest artificial intelligence (AI) system to access the internet and break into other companies during a cybersecurity evaluation. The development was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The incidents occurred in May 2026 as part of a test run conducted by Israeli company Irregular. The evaluation partner was also involved in similar hacks disclosed

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