Tag: ai
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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.…
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: AI Disruption, Regulatory Pressure, and the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing concept; it is actively reshaping cyber risk, regulatory enforcement, and enterprise security strategy in real time. This week’s The Cyber Express weekly roundup reflects the modern environment where AI-driven fraud, deepfake investigations, ransomware incidents, and mobile malware innovations are unfolding simultaneously across multiple regions. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ai-deepfakes-ransomware-weekly-roundup/
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Copilot-Bug: KI liest ohne Erlaubnis vertrauliche E-Mails
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/copilot-bug-ki-vertrauliche-e-mails-1730337/
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Studie enthüllt: Unternehmen verlieren die Kontrolle über KI
Unternehmen nutzen neue KI- und Cloud-Technologien für das Datenbankmanagement schneller denn je. Mitunter so schnell, dass die Sicherheit auf der Strecke bleibt und Kontrollverluste drohen. Das ist eines der zentralen Ergebnisse des State of the Database Landscape Report 2026 von Redgate, einem Anbieter von Database-DevOps-Lösungen für umfassende Datenbankkontrolle [1]. Der Einsatz von KI im… First…
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What it takes to secure agentic commerce
With AI agents increasingly acting as digital concierges for shoppers, verifying bot identities, securing the APIs they rely on, and detecting anomalous behaviour will be key to safeguarding automated transactions, according to Akamai First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639228/What-it-takes-to-secure-agentic-commerce
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Datenschutz, Governance, Datenzugriff Studie: KI treibt Datenschutz-Investitionen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cisco-studie-ki-treibt-datenschutz-investitionen-a-2c2e1938cb9665b8b8bbb5ee69487630/
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PromptSpy abuses Gemini AI to gain persistent access on Android
PromptSpy is the first Android malware to abuse Google’s Gemini AI, enabling persistence and advanced spying features. Security researchers at ESET have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to exploit Google’s Gemini AI to maintain persistence. The malware can capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation attempts, collect device information, take screenshots, and record screen activity…
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PromptSpy läutet mit GenAI die Ära der Android-Bedrohungen ein
ESET-Forscher entdecken PromptSpy, die erste bekannte Android-Malware, die generative KI in ihrem Ausführungsablauf nutzt. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/eset-research/promptspy-lautet-mit-genai-die-ara-der-android-bedrohungen-ein/
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Why AISPM Isn’t Enough for the Agentic Era
AI agents have moved from novelty to operational reality, acting autonomously across business systems in ways traditional AI security posture management (AISPM) and IAM can’t fully govern. Learn why risk now emerges at runtime, where existing posture tools fall short, and how Agentic SPM enables continuous discovery, runtime decision control, and auditability for autonomous agents.…
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KI-Agenten, Schatten-KI und das Ende klassischer Verschlüsselung – 2026 wird ein Wendepunkt für die Cybersicherheit
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersecurity-2026-ki-agenten-verschluesselung-kryptoagilitaet-a-435924c415e1ac440074b678e7708025/
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AI Agents Are Quietly Redefining Enterprise Security Risk
AI agents now operate across enterprise systems, creating new risk via prompt injection, plugins, and persistent memory. Here’s how to adapt security. The post AI Agents Are Quietly Redefining Enterprise Security Risk appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-agents-enterprise-security-zero-trust-moltbook-risk/
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Snyk CEO bails, wants someone with more AI experience to replace him
Skill at buzzword bingo also required as company seeks innovative and disruptive visionary First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/snyk_ceo_stands_down/
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PromptSpy: First Android AI Malware Leverages Google’s Gemini for Decision-Making
PromptSpy is a newly discovered Android malware family that abuses Google’s Gemini generative AI model to make real”‘time decisions on how to manipulate the user interface and stay active on infected devices. PromptSpy’s AI”‘assisted functionality is focused on persistence rather than initial infection or data theft. Instead of relying on hardcoded tap coordinates or fragile…
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Chance statt Risiko: Wie künstliche Intelligenz verantwortungsvoll eingesetzt wird
Künstliche Intelligenz entscheidet zunehmend darüber, ob Unternehmen in komplexen, dynamischen oder kritischen Situationen handlungsfähig bleiben und richtige Entscheidungen treffen. Das aktuelle Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 [1] zeigt: Über ein Viertel der deutschen Unternehmen sieht den KI-Einsatz inzwischen als Risiko insbesondere bei Haftungsfragen. Die rasante Verbreitung von GenAI-Systemen in Verbindung mit ihrer zunehmenden Nutzung in… First…
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Chance statt Risiko: Wie künstliche Intelligenz verantwortungsvoll eingesetzt wird
Künstliche Intelligenz entscheidet zunehmend darüber, ob Unternehmen in komplexen, dynamischen oder kritischen Situationen handlungsfähig bleiben und richtige Entscheidungen treffen. Das aktuelle Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 [1] zeigt: Über ein Viertel der deutschen Unternehmen sieht den KI-Einsatz inzwischen als Risiko insbesondere bei Haftungsfragen. Die rasante Verbreitung von GenAI-Systemen in Verbindung mit ihrer zunehmenden Nutzung in… First…
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Souveräne KI braucht souveräne Infrastruktur
Wie Betreibermodelle die Lücke zwischen Innovation und Kontrolle schließen. Künstliche Intelligenz ist ein entscheidender Wettbewerbsfaktor, aber die Nutzung von Public-Cloud-Modellen birgt für regulierte Branchen und Unternehmen mit sensiblen Daten erhebliche Risiken. Die Lösung liegt in hybriden Ansätzen, die physische Kontrolle mit professionellem Betrieb verbinden und so den Weg für eine sichere, souveräne KI-Nutzung ebnen. ……
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10 Passwordless-Optionen für Unternehmen
Um Passwörter hinter sich zu lassen, gibt es bessere Lösungen. Wir zeigen Ihnen zehn. Passwörter sind seit Jahrzehnten der Authentifizierungsstandard für Computersysteme, obwohl sie sich immer wieder aufs Neue als anfällig für diverse Cyberangriffsformen erwiesen haben und kompromittierte Benutzerkonten auf regelmäßiger Basis zum Einfallstor für kriminelle Hacker werden. Ein Mittel für CISOs, um diesem Problem…
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Lattice-Based Zero Trust Identity Verification for AI Agents
Explore lattice-based zero trust identity verification for AI agents. Secure MCP deployments with quantum-resistant encryption and 4D access control. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/lattice-based-zero-trust-identity-verification-for-ai-agents/
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Lattice-Based Zero Trust Identity Verification for AI Agents
Explore lattice-based zero trust identity verification for AI agents. Secure MCP deployments with quantum-resistant encryption and 4D access control. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/lattice-based-zero-trust-identity-verification-for-ai-agents/
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Smartphone-Kaperung: PromptSpy-Hacker missbrauchen Google-KI
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/smartphone-kaperung-promptspy-hacker-missbrauch-google-ki
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AI agents abound, unbound by rules or safety disclosures
Tags: aiMIT CSAIL’s 2025 AI Agent Index puts opaque automated systems under the microscope First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/ai_agents_abound_unbound_by/
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PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime
Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google’s Gemini model to adapt its persistence across different devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/promptspy-is-the-first-known-android-malware-to-use-generative-ai-at-runtime/
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Your Most Dangerous User Is Not Human: How AI Agents and MCP Servers Broke the Internal API Walled Garden
Highlights The Perimeter is Porous: Modern Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) have effectively turned internal data centers inside out, making the “internal API” security model obsolete. The “Confused Deputy” Risk: Legitimate AI agents act as trusted internal entities but can be exploited to bypass Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, as seen in…
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6,000 execs struggle to find the AI productivity boom
Tags: aiSurvey says 80% of firms see no gains from the tech First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/ai_productivity_survey/
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Treasury AI Plan Faces Calls for Enforceable Controls
Analysts Urge Mandatory Guardrails on AI Agents, Identity and Privilege. Security leaders are pressing Treasury to embed enforceable guardrails – covering adversarial testing, AI inventory, identity privilege mapping and real-time monitoring – into its forthcoming financial-sector AI guidance as deepfake fraud, data poisoning and autonomous agent risks escalate. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime
Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google’s Gemini model to adapt its persistence across different devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/promptspy-is-the-first-known-android-malware-to-use-generative-ai-at-runtime/
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……