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Researchers Demonstrate How Hackers Can Exploit Microsoft Copilot

At the recent Black Hat USA conference, security researcher Michael Bargury unveiled alarming vulnerabilities within Microsoft Copilot, demonstrating how hackers can potentially exploit this AI-powered tool for malicious purposes.

At the recent Black Hat USA conference, security researcher Michael Bargury unveiled alarming vulnerabilities within Microsoft Copilot, demonstrating how hackers can potentially exploit this AI-powered tool for malicious purposes. One of the key revelations was the use of Copilot plugins to install backdoors in other users’ interactions, thereby facilitating data theft and enabling AI-driven social engineering attacks. LOLCopilot operates within any Microsoft 365 Copilot-enabled tenant using default configurations, allowing ethical hackers to explore how Copilot can be misused for data exfiltration and phishing attacks without leaving traces in system logs.

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