Microsoft just patched a big flaw in its Copilot AI. The issue let attackers trick the system into revealing sensitive data. The fix has been rolled out, but security researchers warn this problem runs deeper.
The flaw wasn’t a one-off bug. It exposed a fundamental weakness in how AI agents process instructions, making it possible to manipulate them into leaking info. Microsoft jumped on it fast. They patched Copilot and said they’re monitoring this risky angle closely.
Security expert Matt Tait shared a blunt warning: 
“This isn’t just a Copilot problem. It’s a systemic problem in how AI agents take instructions and handle sensitive information.”
The incident sparks fresh doubts about AI safety beyond surface-level bugs. Researchers say current AI designs make it tricky to fully prevent this kind of data exposure.
Microsoft’s move calms immediate fears but don’t expect this to be the last data leak headline tied to AI agents.
