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The FBI Warns AI Will Help Hackers Find Software Bugs

July 28, 2026
The FBI Warns AI Will Help Hackers Find Software Bugs

The FBI recently warned that hackers are starting to use AI to find software bugs. These flaws often hide in the basic code that runs our operating systems and security tools. Because these programs run everything, a single bug can create a massive opening for cyberattacks.

Officials believe these automated tools will change how digital crime works. Instead of spending weeks searching for a way into a system, criminals can now use AI to do the heavy lifting in minutes. This speeds up the threat level for companies and government agencies.

The agency is now preparing to stop these AI-driven attacks before they cause real damage. They are tracking how models like Anthropic’s Mythos find these hidden gaps. It is a new challenge that will require better defense strategies for all critical software.

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