Package cache
AssessTools
Shared storage used to cache downloaded software packages and dependencies.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7Simon Willison·10/1/2026securitySandboxed agents may still spread worm-like instructions
Matthew Green argues that separately sandboxed AI agents can still pass instructions to one another through shared channels such as package caches. He notes that if those channels are replaced by common communication tools like email, Slack, documents, or WhatsApp, independently deployed personal agents could enable worm-like propagation.