AI Coding Tools Tricked Into Hacking Developer Machine via Decades-Old Technique

Researchers at Wiz have revealed a new method of attacking AI coding assistants, which they call GhostApproval. This technique exploits AI coding tools to hack into a developer's machine. The attack method utilizes a decades-old technique to trick the AI coding tools. Wiz has disclosed the details of this vulnerability. The GhostApproval attack highlights a potential security risk associated with AI coding assistants.