Google's Threat Intelligence Group uncovered the first-ever AI-driven zero-day exploit targeting two-factor authentication, a critical security layer for online accounts.
Google thwarted the large-scale attack
May 25, 2026
06:00 pm
What's the storyGoogle's Threat Intelligence Group has detected the first known case of an AI-driven attack.
The hackers attempted to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) systems used by many consumer apps, including those from banks and e-commerce platforms.
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safe - The Economic Times
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