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Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked

Microsoft disclosed a hidden input in Copilot that let attackers steal passwords from users who clicked a crafted link.

Microsoft revealed that Copilot contained a secret, undocumented input parameter that allowed the assistant to be compromised. Attackers could abuse the hidden input to steal passwords when a target clicked a malicious link. The disclosure highlights hidden-parameter risks in widely deployed AI assistants.

Ars Technica · Security · 28d agoAI safety & security in the wild1

Confusedpilot Attack Targets Ai

ConfusedPilot attack exploits Microsoft 365 Copilot's retrieval pipeline to expose confidential enterprise data in AI responses.

ConfusedPilot targets Microsoft 365 Copilot's retrieval-augmented generation pipeline, potentially causing the assistant to surface confidential enterprise content in generated responses. Researchers disclosed the technique as a Copilot data confidentiality flaw affecting search and caching behavior. It highlights the emerging attack surface in enterprise AI assistants that access corporate data stores.

Infosecurity Magazine · Aug 16, 2026AI safety & security in the wild