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How Hackers Exploit Code Agents: Understanding the Risks and Vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity Practices

Pillar Security has discovered a new and serious type of cyberattack called the “Rules File Backdoor.” This method allows hackers to secretly compromise AI-generated code by embedding harmful instructions into configuration files used by popular coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. By utilizing hidden characters, attackers can manipulate AI systems to produce malicious code ...