Tag: ai
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Compromised npm package silently installs OpenClaw on developer machines
Update to the latest version: npm install “-g cline@latest.”If on version 2.3.0, update to 2.4.0 or higher.Check for and immediately remove OpenClaw if it hadn’t been intentionally installed (“npm uninstall -g openclaw”).Gooding noted, “nothing ran automatically beyond the install,” but added there was still a risk: “OpenClaw is a capable agentic tool with broad system…
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Can Agentic AI improve scalability in secrets management
How Do Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cloud Security? Maintaining robust cybersecurity measures is crucial. One area rapidly gaining attention is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), which plays a vital role in ensuring cloud security. But why are NHIs important? And how can they help bridge the gap between security and R&D teams? The Role of……
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How does Agentic AI enforce cloud compliance in real-time
The Critical Role of Agentic AI in Enhancing Cloud Compliance Monitoring How do organizations ensure their cloud systems remain compliant in real-time amidst evolving threats? The implementation of Agentic AI in compliance monitoring has emerged as a proactive strategy for bridging the security gap in cloud environments, especially when it comes to Non-Human Identities (NHIs)….…
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Anthropic rolls out embedded security scanning for Claude
The feature, currently limited to a small group of testers, will provide an easy-to-use feature that scans AI-generated code and offers up patching solutions. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/anthropic-claude-code-security-automated-security-review/
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Security that works for you: Exploring the new enhancements in SonarQube
Tags: aiOur latest enhancements in SonarQube establish a non-negotiable code verification layer designed to bridge this trust gap, unifying the analysis of first-party, AI-generated, and third-party code. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/security-that-works-for-you-exploring-the-new-enhancements-in-sonarqube/
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Lasso Security Adds Ability to Track AI Agent Behavior
Lasso Security this week added an ability to analyze the behavior of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent to better understand what guardrails and controls need to be applied. Ophir Dror, chief product officer for Lasso Security, said Intent Deputy adds a behavioral intent framework to the company’s platform for securing AI applications and agents. The..…
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AI coding assistant Cline compromised to create more OpenClaw chaos
4K unintended installs in very odd supply chain attack First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/openclaw_snuck_into_cline_package/
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Android Malware Taps Google Gemini at Runtime
Researchers Say PromptSpy Automates Persistence on Infected Devices. A newly discovered Android malware strain, PromptSpy, is using Google’s Gemini generative artificial intelligence model to automate part of its persistence mechanism, marking what researchers describe as the second known case of AI-driven mobile malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/android-malware-taps-google-gemini-at-runtime-a-30819
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Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025
Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security enforcement. The post Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-ai-blocked-1-75-million-apps-2025/
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TDL 016 – Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI – Rafael Ramirez
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, country, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, firewall, governance, government, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, Internet, law, linkedin, login, mfa, microsoft, network, risk, saas, service, skills, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-trustSummary In a recent episode of The Defenders Log, host David Redekop sat down with cyber security expert Rafael Ramirez to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security. As we move deeper into 2026, the duo explored how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous “agentic” systems. The Double-Edged Sword of…
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Managing the tricky relationship between AI and code security
Tags: aiThe sixth installment in our series, where we examine a critical tension in modern development: the tricky relationship between AI and code security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/managing-the-tricky-relationship-between-ai-and-code-security/
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‘God-Like’ Attack Machines: AI Agents Ignore Security Policies
Microsoft Copilot recently summarized and leaked user emails; but any AI agent will go above and beyond to complete assigned tasks, even breaking through their carefully designed guardrails. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/ai-agents-ignore-security-policies
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Lessons From AI Hacking: Every Model, Every Layer Is Risky
After two years of finding flaws in AI infrastructure, two Wiz researchers advise security pros to worry less about prompt injection and more about vulnerabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/lessons-ai-hacking-model-every-layer-risky
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ISMG Editors: No Honor Among Ransomware Thieves
Also: AI, Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Push. In this week’s panel, four ISMG editors examined how cybercriminals may be turning on each other, what security leaders are really saying about machine identities and AI risk, and how shifting U.S.-Europe dynamics are reshaping technology resilience and digital sovereignty. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Over 41% of Popular OpenClaw Skills Found to Contain Security Vulnerabilities
An audit of 2,890+ OpenClaw skills found 41.7% contain serious security vulnerabilities, exposing systemic risk in AI agent ecosystems. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/over-41-of-popular-openclaw-skills-found-to-contain-security-vulnerabilities/
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UK AI alignment project gets OpenAI and Microsoft boost
Altogether, £27m is now available to fund the AI Security Institute’s work to collaborate on safe, secure artificial intelligence First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639303/UK-AI-alignment-project-gets-OpenAI-and-Microsoft-boost
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US Treasury Department offers secure AI advice to financial services firms
The agency developed the resources in partnership with financial executives and other regulators. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/treasury-department-ai-security-guidance-financial-services/812700/
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Scammers Use Fake Gemini AI Chatbot for Crypto Scam
Scammers used a fake Gemini AI chatbot to promote a bogus Google Coin presale, signaling a rise in AI-driven crypto impersonation fraud. The post Scammers Use Fake Gemini AI Chatbot for Crypto Scam appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-scammers-use-fake-gemini-ai-chatbot-crypto-scam/
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Bug Circumvented DLP Controls
Microsoft confirmed a Copilot Chat bug that summarized confidential emails despite active DLP controls, raising AI governance concerns in Microsoft 365. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/microsoft-365-copilot-bug-circumvented-dlp-controls/
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Google Gemini – KI-Schwachstelle macht Kalendereinladungen zum Einfallstor
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sicherheitsluecke-googles-ki-tool-gemini-a-7b7c097f1c03b172187e7f3ab688721e/
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LLMs change their answers based on who’s asking
AI chatbots may deliver unequal answers depending on who is asking the question. A new study from the MIT Center for Constructive Communication finds that LLMs provide less … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/mit-llms-response-reliability-risks-study/
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AI in the SOC: Why Complete Autonomy Is the Wrong Goal
Dan Petrillo, VP of Product at BlueVoyant As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in security operations, a divide has emerged in how its role is defined. Some argue the security operations centre (SOC) should be fully autonomous, with AI replacing human analysts. Others believe that augmentation is the right path, using AI to support and extend existing teams. Augmentation probably reflects…
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AI in the SOC: Why Complete Autonomy Is the Wrong Goal
Dan Petrillo, VP of Product at BlueVoyant As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in security operations, a divide has emerged in how its role is defined. Some argue the security operations centre (SOC) should be fully autonomous, with AI replacing human analysts. Others believe that augmentation is the right path, using AI to support and extend existing teams. Augmentation probably reflects…
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Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges
As scaled-down circuits with limited functions redefine computing for AI systems and autonomous vehicles, their flexibility demands new approaches to safeguard critical infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/emerging-chiplet-designs-spark-fresh-cybersecurity-challenges
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Agentic AI in Cybersecurity is a Smarter, Faster Path to Resilience
Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity by enabling autonomous threat detection, real-time response, and proactive defense across modern infrastructure. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/agentic-ai-in-cybersecurity-is-a-smarter-faster-path-to-resilience/
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How Enterprise CISOs Design Their Cyber Risk Management Strategy
Tags: ai, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, regulation, risk, risk-management, strategy<div cla For today’s CISOs, enterprise cyber risk management is no longer a technical exercise. It’s a leadership mandate that sits at the intersection of security, business risk, regulation, and executive accountability. Aligning proactive cybersecurity risk management strategies with the business’s overall risk posture is an ongoing, necessary process. A lack of alignment between cybersecurity…
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AI-Empowered Cybersecurity: Key Events and Emerging Trends in 2025
In September 2025, Anthropic disclosed a groundbreaking incident”, the world’s first autonomous AI-driven cyberattack. This event, documented as the first large-scale cyber offensive primarily executed by AI with minimal human intervention, underscored the immense threat posed by AI agents in malicious applications. The attackers posed as representatives of a legitimate cybersecurity firm conducting a defense assessment.…