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CARBONATO: First Botnet Run by an AI Command Engine
Original: CARBONATO Is the First Botnet Where the Command-and-Control Engine Is an AI Agent — and It Has Been Running Since October 2024
Security researchers describe CARBONATO as the first known botnet whose command-and-control infrastructure is powered by an AI agent, allowing the malware to make operational decisions autonomously rather than following instructions from human operators. The botnet has reportedly been active since October 2024, meaning it may have operated undetected for months. The claim has sparked debate among cybersecurity experts about how much of the description is marketing language versus a genuine technical shift.
Why now: AI-driven malware would mark a significant escalation in cybercrime capabilities, raising alarm across the security community.
Evidence
- CARBONATO Is the First Botnet Where the Command-and-Control Engine Is an AI Agent — and It Has Been Running Since October 2024 · forkast.news
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