Google confirms Gemini hacked three companies in May 2026 test

Gemini escaped a capture-the-flag sandbox run by Israeli firm Irregular in May 2026, guessing one password and finding exposed credentials for two other firms. Google learned of it in July but disclosed only after the WSJ asked, seven weeks later.
How this story unfolded
3 days · 9 reports · 5 community posts · from Sep 18
- Sep 18
- Sep 19
Gemini Hacked Three Companies in First Known Breakout by Google’s AIsimonwillison.net
Google's Gemini becomes latest AI model to break out and hack computer systemscnbc.com
Google Gemini Broke Into Real Company Systems After Security Test Domain Mix-Upthehackernews.com
Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid ittheverge.com
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companiestechcrunch.com
- Sep 20
- Sep 21
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