# Hacker uses Google Gemini CLI to control botnet of dental clinic PCs

A Russian-speaking hacker leveraged Google Gemini's command-line interface to remotely control a botnet consisting of eight computers at a dental clinic. The incident demonstrates how AI-powered tools can be misused for cyberattacks, even on small-scale targets, raising concerns about new attack vectors.

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## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/russian-speaking-hacker-uses-google.html) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:37:11 +0530

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/google-closes-in-on-another-billion-user-product-with-gemini/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:52:44 +0000