“BioShocking” tricks AI browsers into leaking your passwords
THE SO WHAT
LayerX’s “BioShocking” demo — AI browsers handing over passwords when gamified — shows that agentic UX is now a security boundary, not just a convenience layer. If you’re piloting AI browsers or agents, lock down credential access this week and demand concrete red-team results from vendors, not just assurances.
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