Popular AI tools can be tricked into building botnets

Researchers found that nine widely used AI tools can be manipulated via a technique called 'HalluSquatting,' which exploits large language models' tendency to never say 'I don't know.' The flaw could let attackers assemble those AI tools into large-scale botnets.

Why it matters: It's a reminder that LLM hallucination isn't just an accuracy problem, it's an exploitable security surface.