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GitHub AI tool finds 24 vulnerabilities in Android apps

GitHub's Security Lab developed an open source AI agent that identified 24 vulnerabilities in Android applications using automated taskflows. These taskflows help security researchers audit code by guiding AI models through common entry points and potential flaws unique to mobile apps. Researchers can run these workflows themselves, but need a GitHub Copilot license since the process uses advanced AI prompts and may require significant resources.

Why it mattersThe AI-driven approach enables faster, more targeted identification of software vulnerabilities, improving the security of Android apps. Open sourcing the tool allows wider adoption by security researchers and developers.

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