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Why it matters
Zoom patches device hijacking flaw discovered using AI prompts
The Verge AI ‘Zoomsday’ hack uncovered using fewer than 20 AI prompts
Zoom fixed a major security vulnerability that allowed attackers to hijack devices during meetings, which researchers uncovered using fewer than 20 AI prompts.
Why it matters
The incident demonstrates how hackers can use public AI models to quickly find and exploit software bugs, highlighting the need for faster security patches.
Latest brief · Aug 12, 2026