Hackers can trick Gemini into taking actions by prompt injections in Google Calendar invites.
Researchers disclosed the flaw to Google before revealing it at Black Hat.
Google says attacks are rare but is boosting defenses.
A new cybersecurity research has uncovered a serious vulnerability in Google Gemini AI assistant. Security researchers have shown that hackers can trick Gemini into taking actions by prompt injections in Google Calendar invites. According to Wired. When a user asks Gemini for a summary of their calendar and thanks it for the response, the hidden malicious prompt triggers Google’s Home AI agent to perform unexpected actions like opening windows or turning off lights.
SurveyBefore the attacks were showcased this week at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference, the research team had already disclosed their findings to Google back in February. Andy Wen, Senior Director of Security Product Management at Google Workspace, discussed the discoveries with Wired.
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“It’s going to be with us for a while, but we’re hopeful that we can get to a point where the everyday user doesn’t really worry about it that much.” He also noted that these kinds of hacks are currently “exceedingly rare” in real-world situations.
Even so, as AI tools like Gemini become more advanced and more connected, it may open up new opportunities for hackers to find creative ways to misuse them. The more powerful these systems become, the harder it is to defend them against hidden threats.
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Wen said that Google took the researchers’ findings “extremely seriously” and used them to accelerate efforts in developing stronger tools to prevent such attacks.
For now, this report is a reminder that while smart homes offer convenience, they also need strong protection to stay safe.
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