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Security firm warns: Do not use AI in the download folder. Agents may follow attacker instructions and install malware
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Editorial policyAn Israeli security firm warned that launching coding agents in download folders containing malicious AGENTS.md files poses a risk of malware installation.
Key points
- •Malicious AGENTS.md files may be planted in download folders.
- •Starting coding agents in such environments risks them following attacker instructions.
- •There is a concern that agents might install malware or facilitate account takeover.
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