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    BragJack attacks hijack AI browser agents through malicious extensions

    New 'Prompt Forcing' technique reveals critical security flaws in AI-integrated browser assistants.

    BragJack, a proof-of-concept attack from Forever Security's Gal Weizman, hijacks the AI assistants in Chrome, Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome using one malicious extension. The Prompt Forcing technique earned over $20,000 in bounties and two CVEs. [...]

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    BragJack attacks hijack AI browser agents through malicious extensions
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    BragJack demonstrates a critical vulnerability where malicious browser extensions can bypass security guardrails to manipulate AI agent prompts. This exploit underscores the urgent need for stricter permission models and enhanced verification protocols for browser-based AI integrations.

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