AI Agents Have the Keys to Your Computer. I Spent 8 Months Building an Antivirus for Them.

Description and use

The author built an antivirus for AI agents to restrict their system access.

Problem

AI agents can gain full control over a computer, creating a security risk that requires a dedicated antivirus solution.

Outcome

The author successfully created a self-hosted antivirus that limits AI agents’ capabilities, reducing potential damage.

Workflow

• Identify AI agent behaviors that pose security risks
• Design monitoring hooks for agent processes
• Implement sandboxing and permission checks
• Integrate detection and mitigation routines
• Test against real-world agent interactions

Evidence

I Spent 8 Months Building an Antivirus for Them.

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