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AI Security2 min readJuly 15, 2026

Google Gemini CLI abused as a hacking agent, malware botnet operator

Threat actors are exploiting Google's open-source Gemini CLI tool to conduct cyberattacks and operate botnets, demonstrating that widely available AI tools can be weaponized for malicious purposes if not properly secured. Organizations should monitor for

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