Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked

Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.

Source: Ars Technica AI · arstechnica.com Published 2026-08-18T13:00:04+00:00 Detected 2026-08-18T17:17:40+00:00

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Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.

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Signal Strength 90% Technical label SOURCE-BACKED Public Interest 48 Category BIG MOVE Reader Depth TECHNICAL

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Recognizable Entity Score 98 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 70 Consequence Score 18 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 63

Connected entities

Companies

Microsoft

Products

Copilot

Topics

Consumer AI

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