---
title: "Symantec Uncovers AI Agent Hijacking Models for Autonomous Cyber-Attacks"
type: signal
url: https://frontiernewswire.com/s/symantec-uncovers-ai-agent-hijacking-models-for-autonomous-cyber-3f4ef5f8
published: 2026-10-21T14:00:00.000Z
byline: "Source: Infosecurity Magazine"
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# Symantec Uncovers AI Agent Hijacking Models for Autonomous Cyber-Attacks

Source: Infosecurity Magazine · Published 2026-10-21 · Canonical: https://frontiernewswire.com/s/symantec-uncovers-ai-agent-hijacking-models-for-autonomous-cyber-3f4ef5f8

Researchers at Symantec have uncovered an AI agent designed to operate a full cyber-attack without human intervention

## Sources

- [Read the original at Infosecurity Magazine](https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/symantec-ai-agent-llmjacking)

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