In the recent past, many companies including OpenAI and Perplexity have launched AI browsers. These have many great features compared to traditional browsers like Google Chrome, but their use can be costly. Security researchers say that some flaws have been found in AI browsers, due to which attackers can access your bank account and personal information. Therefore, he has advised to be careful while using these browsers.
Security research gave this warning
Security researchers say that there may be a risk of indirect prompt injection in Perplexity Comet and other AI browsers. This is a kind of cyber attack, in which bad input is shown as correct. Due to such attacks, AI system can leak the personal information of the user. This becomes even more dangerous when the AI browser has access to important documents or accounts. In such a situation, the user may have to suffer huge losses.
How does this attack happen?
According to reports, in indirect prompt injection, a hidden command can give wrong prompt to the AI. Due to this, there is a risk of bank account and other important information falling into the wrong hands. Let us tell you that there has been a rapid increase in cyber attacks for some time. In such a situation, hackers keep an eye on such security flaws from where the user can be trapped. Security flaws have been revealed many times in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, for which companies continuously release security patches.
Experts gave this advice
Experts say that currently there is a danger of data leakage due to flaws in AI browsers. In such a situation, completely shifting to these browsers is not without danger. If someone wants to use them then he should do so with adequate caution.
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