Microsoft removes ‘AI chatbot’ that hacked thousands of emails in 10,000 firms globally

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What happened

Microsoft has made significant strides by taking down EvilTokens, a dangerous subscription service that exploited over 12,000 accounts via advanced AI tools.

Key facts

  • Microsoft has made significant strides by taking down EvilTokens, a dangerous subscription service that exploited over 12,000 accounts via advanced AI tools.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:44:06 UTC.

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  1. Microsoft removes ‘AI chatbot’ that hacked thousands of emails in 10,000 firms globally

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