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Researchers found a way to hijack devices through Zoom screen sharing

Ars Technica · Securityby Lily Hay Newman, wired.com ()1 · 1 read
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Researchers used a public AI tool to find a Zoom flaw enabling device hijacking via screen sharing in under 20 prompts.

Security researchers discovered a serious vulnerability in Zoom that can be used to hijack devices through the screen-sharing feature. The flaw was reportedly found by a publicly available AI tool in fewer than 20 prompts, highlighting the role of agentic AI in vulnerability discovery. The article does not report active exploitation or assign a CVE in the provided text.

Key facts
  • Zoom screen-sharing flaw enables device hijacking.
  • Public AI agent found the flaw in under 20 prompts.
  • Demonstrates AI tooling accelerating vulnerability research.
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A public AI tool found the dangerous Zoom flaw in under 20 prompts.

Ars Technica · Security

By Lily Hay Newman, wired.com · arstechnica.com

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