Autonomous AI agent hit Spanish firm with vulnerability scans before accessing files and data
Spanish data protection agency disclosed a breach done by an AI agent powered by a well-known LLM.
A Spanish firm recently experienced a data breach orchestrated by an autonomous AI agent, according to the nation's data protection agency (AEPD). Francisco Pérez Bes, president and deputy of AEPD, disclosed the incident on the agency's blog, stating it was the first recorded breach performed using an AI agent powered by a large language model.
The AI agent first accessed the target's publicly available files, which allowed it to gain entry to the system. Subsequently, the agent conducted vulnerability scans and exploited a flaw to modify personal data and access invoices. While the details surrounding the incident remain limited, AEPD emphasizes that the attack is noteworthy due to the AI agent's ability to execute a series of stages.
Pérez Bes stresses that businesses must consider AI-driven attacks in their risk assessments and reconsider their response times. He also highlights the increasing significance of digital identities and credentials, as an AI agent with an account or API key can swiftly move across multiple services before an organization can detect anomalous activity.
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