The researchers developed a worm, dubbed “Morris II,” which targets generative AI ecosystems through the use of adversarial self-replicating prompts

Researchers created “Morris II,” a computer worm targeting GenAI applications, capable of spreading malware and stealing data. It exploits GenAI systems’ retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for “0-click propagation.” The Israel Institute of Technology, Intuit, and Cornell Tech researchers emphasize the need for secure GenAI ecosystem design to prevent such threats.