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Hacker Runs Hermes AI Agent Unattended for Post-Exploitation at Thai Finance Ministry
Internet·July 24, 2026·1 min read
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A hacker deployed an AI agent at Thailand's Ministry of Finance, disabling safeguards to allow for riskier operations. This incident highlights the potential misuse of AI technology in sensitive government environments.
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Someone installed a popular AI assistant on a rented server, switched off the setting that makes it ask permission before running risky commands, and pointed it at Thailand's Ministry of Finance, which runs the country's treasury and tax collection. The agen…
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