Theregister IBM's AI Agent Bob Compromised by Malware Execution
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IBM's AI coding agent, Bob, has been shown to be vulnerable to executing malware due to its failure to adhere to security standards. Currently in closed beta testing, Bob is designed to assist developers by understanding their intent and security protocols. Researchers from PromptArmor have been evaluating Bob's security capabilities ahead of its general release.
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