Microsoft Copilot Under Scrutiny After Security Bug Threatens Private Data

Illustration of an AI assistant protecting Microsoft 365 data from a cybersecurity threat involving the SearchLeak vulnerability

HIGHLIGHTS• Microsoft fixed the SearchLeak flaw that could have exposed sensitive Microsoft 365 data through Copilot.• Researchers found attackers could potentially misuse Copilot’s search feature to access emails, documents, and meeting files.• Users are advised to keep Microsoft 365 updated, verify suspicious links, and limit AI access to sensitive data. Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, Copilot, recently faced … Read more