Hacker infiltrated Amazon's ‘Q' AI coding assistant, implanting a command that could potentially erase local files and dismantle AWS infrastructure. The malicious code passed Amazon's verification, causing developer concern and criticism over security practices. Amazon responded, claiming no customer resources were affected and stating security is a priority. However, the incident raised significant trust issues among developers, who demand more transparency and accountability.
Hacker Slips Malicious ‘wiping’ Command Into Amazon’s Q AI Coding Assistant – and Devs are Worried
