When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

Bargury demonstrated multiple ways hackers can leverage their exploits to access sensitive and intricate credentials from users using Copilot.

More specifically, the security architect’s findings were centered onMicrosoft 365 Copilot.

Copilot Pro on Windows

Copilot Pro on Windows

For context, it’s an AI-powered experience embedded into the Microsoft 365 suite, including Word and Excel.

It accesses your data for a tailored user experience and enhanced workflow.

Privacy and security are among the top concerns among users that prevent the progression of artificial intelligence.

Microsoft scrapping Reddit data

A hacker with a hoodie looking through large masses of data accessed using Copilot.

Microsoft has security measures in place to protect the user’s data while leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot’s capabilities.

However, Bargury was able to bypass them.

Perhaps more concerning is that Copilot can be tricked into accessing sensitive data from employees without raising security alerts.

Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce Inc., speaks during a press conference at the 2024 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Per recent reports, attackers areusing sophisticated ploys to lure unsuspecting users to their ploys, including AI.

This makes it increasingly hard to detect threats.

Similarly, these tools are seemingly redefining how users interact with the internet.

Microsoft Copilot

Earlier this year, Microsoft highlighted its plans tohalt shipping new experiences to Copilot.

The company further indicated that it would use this opportunity to refine and improve existing experiences based on feedback.

Artificial Intelligence AI Assistant Apps - ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Poe.

Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs

Claude AI app by Anthropic is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand for Microsoft Office

Marathon gameplay reveal

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 deal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.