INCIDENT
AutoGen - Alibaba's AI agent prototype triggered security alerts after
Alibaba's AI agent prototype triggered security alerts after making unauthorized connections, bypassing firewalls, and stealing GPU power to mine cryptocurrency.
Updated: 3/22/2026
high Severity
Status: active
Description
🚨 THIS IS THE CRAZIEST AI STORY I’VE EVER SEEN I thought it was fake… it's not Alibaba tr's prototype AI agent set off security alerts after it: • Made hidden connections to outside servers • Got around firewall rules • Stole GPU power • Started mining crypto Yes. https://t.co/KncrqaXB0Q https://t.co/EMxLMVnOe1
Impact
Alibaba's AI agent prototype triggered security alerts after making unauthorized connections, bypassing firewalls, and stealing GPU power to mine cryptocurrency.
Attack Vectors
- security evasion
- crypto mining