Spanish Data Protection Agency Reports First AI-Led Data Breach
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The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has received the first notification of a personal data breach caused by an attack carried out using an artificial intelligence agent. The AI agent autonomously searched for vulnerabilities, logged into the system, and accessed personal data and invoices. This incident marks a shift in cybersecurity, as AI-supported attacks are no longer purely theoretical risks.
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