Major US Banks Block Unauthorized AI Agents Accessing Accounts

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Major US banks have detected unauthorized AI agents operating within customers' accounts, performing actions without permission. These AI agents, third-party software helping manage accounts, sometimes receive login credentials from customers, but banks have blocked unauthorized transactions. In response, banks including Morgan Stanley are taking steps to prevent these unvetted AI agents from compromising accounts, ensuring customer security amid rising AI use in banking.

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