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Score: 58🌐 NewsAugust 20, 2026

AI agent suggested installing a malware package. Engineer almost took its advice

Fortunately, the company had a policy of checking source code on GitHub first

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https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/20/ai-agent-suggested-installing-a-malware-package-engineer-almost-took-its-advice/5289849