Google Reports First AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit in Cyberattack

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group reported that cybercriminals used artificial intelligence to develop a zero-day exploit targeting unspecified open-source software for the first time. The attack was part of a broader campaign observed by the group, though no specific timeline, affected software, or CVE identifier was disclosed. The incident marks the first documented case of AI-generated zero-day malware being deployed in a real-world cyberattack. No details on the scale of the compromise, victim organizations, or geographic targeting were provided. The report highlights the evolving tactics of threat actors leveraging AI for vulnerability discovery and exploit creation.