Tag: ai
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OpenClaw AI ‘Log Poisoning’ Flaw Enables Malicious Content Injection
A severe >>log poisoning<< vulnerability has been discovered in the popular OpenClaw AI assistant, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the agent's behaviour through indirect prompt injection. OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous agent known for its deep system integrations and ability to manage complex tasks, has recently seen massive adoption. However, its ability to self-debug and read…
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Palo Alto CEO says AI isn’t great for business, yet
Sees little enterprise AI adoption other than coding assistants, buys Koi for what comes next First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/palo_alto_q2_26/
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SecureClaw: Dual stack open-source security plugin and skill for OpenClaw
AI agent frameworks are being used to automate work that involves tools, files, and external services. That type of automation creates security questions around what an agent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/secureclaw-open-source-security-plugin-skill-openclaw/
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AI-Driven Threat Detection for Quantum-Enabled Side-Channel Attacks
Learn how to protect your AI infrastructure from quantum-enabled side-channel attacks using post-quantum cryptography and ai-driven threat detection for MCP. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-driven-threat-detection-for-quantum-enabled-side-channel-attacks/
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Are the investments in Agentic AI security systems justified?
What Are Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes when machines communicate securely with one another? The answer resides in a concept known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), which are critical for modern cybersecurity. These machine identities are not unlike human passports, paired with encrypted credentials or “secrets”……
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How secure are Agentic AI-driven compliance audits?
What Are Non-Human Identities, and Why Are They Critical for Secure Cloud Environments? Ensuring the security of non-human identities (NHIs) is paramount for organizations operating in cloud environments. NHIs often refer to machine identities crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of IT systems. With an increasing reliance on cloud computing, managing these……
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Can Agentic AI operate independently of continuous human oversight?
How Do Non-Human Identities Impact Security in a Cloud Environment? Have you ever pondered how non-human identities (NHIs) play a role? Where organizations migrate to cloud-based systems, security is dramatically shifting. NHIs, essentially machine identities, are rapidly becoming crucial to maintaining robust security protocols. Understanding the Role of Non-Human Identities At the heart of this……
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Understanding User Managed Access
Explore User Managed Access (UMA) 2.0. Learn how this protocol enables granular sharing, party-to-party delegation, and secure AI agent authorization. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/understanding-user-managed-access/
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Securing the New Control Plane: Introducing Static Scanning for AI Agent Configurations
Announcing the launch of AI Agent Configuration Scanning. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/securing-the-new-control-plane-introducing-static-scanning-for-ai-agent-configurations/
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GitGuardian Doubles Down on AI Agent Defense With $50M Raise
Series C Funding Round Focuses on Secrets Remediation, Agent Governance Expansion. Backed by a $50 million Series C, GitGuardian plans to accelerate U.S. expansion and enhance secrets detection remediation and non-human identity controls as AI agents multiply across enterprises, increasing exposure to credential abuse and lateral movement. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/gitguardian-doubles-down-on-ai-agent-defense-50m-raise-a-30778
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Cyber attacks enabled by basic failings, Palo Alto analysis finds
Changing the paradigm: Unit 42’s answer to this endless cycle of attackers always being one step ahead of defenders is to change the paradigm: cybersecurity has become so specialized, it says, that the answer is to use a managed service built from the ground up to counter real rather than abstract threats.With that in mind,…
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Cyber Startups to Take Innovation Spotlight at RSAC 2026
As Innovation Sandbox Turns 21, AI-Based Solutions Dominate Annual Contest. Next month in San Francisco, the Innovation Sandbox at RSAC Conference will celebrate its 21st year of choosing key emerging solutions in cybersecurity. Past winners and finalists range from EDR and XDR giant SentinelOne in 2014 to cloud security phenom Wiz in 2021. First seen…
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OpenClaw Flaw Enables AI Log Poisoning Risk
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.13 logged unsanitized WebSocket headers, creating a potential AI log poisoning risk. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/openclaw-flaw-enables-ai-log-poisoning-risk/
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News alert: Award nominations reveal a shift from AI hype to a sharper focus on governing agentic AI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026, CyberNewswire: The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders,… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/news-alert-award-nominations-reveal-a-shift-from-ai-hype-to-a-sharper-focus-on-governing-agentic-ai/
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SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware
Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health to spread the StealC information stealer. The fake project appeared credible, complete with bogus forks…
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Chatbots, IT Outages, Devices Top 2026 Health Tech Hazards
AI chatbots rank as the number-one health tech hazard in 2026, followed by digital darkness and legacy medical device cyber issues, said Rob Schluth and Scott Luney, technology and security experts at patient safety group ECRI Institute, which compiles an annual top10 list. They explained why. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/chatbots-outages-devices-top-2026-health-tech-hazards-i-5525
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Elon Musk’s AI Bot Snared in New Irish, European Probes
GrokAI Non-Consensual Sexual Imagery Raises Official Hackles. European regulatory pressure on Elon Musk’s X social media network intensified this week with new probes into potential breaches of privacy roles by Grok AI chatbot. X claims to have stopped Grok from outputting the offending images, but apparently the chatbot still generates them. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Data Minimization Is Still an Underrated Security Control
Why Reducing Data Volume Matters More Than Ever for SOCs and CISOs Data minimization is often perceived as a constraint on innovation. In reality, it is the ultimate enabler of resilience. It reduces the impact of breaches, weakens ransomware leverage, improves SOC efficiency and secures the AI frontier. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection.The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok First seen on…
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Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for suspicious moments
Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, bringing AI-powered scam detection to your desktop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scam-guard-for-desktop-a-second-set-of-eyes-for-suspicious-moments/
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Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for suspicious moments
Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, bringing AI-powered scam detection to your desktop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scam-guard-for-desktop-a-second-set-of-eyes-for-suspicious-moments/
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The 20 Coolest Identity, Access And Data Security Companies Of 2026: The Security 100
CRN’s Security 100 list of the coolest identity, access and data security companies includes vendors in segments such as identity and access management, security service edge and AI-powered data security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/the-20-coolest-identity-access-and-data-security-companies-of-2026-the-security-100
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Palo Alto Networks’ Koi acquisition is all about keeping AI agents in check
The company says it will integrate Koi’s technology into its security offerings to improve visibility into AI-driven activity on workplace devices. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/palo-alto-networks-acquires-koi-agentic-ai-security/
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Infostealers Target OpenClaw AI Configuration Files
Tags: aiInfostealers are now targeting OpenClaw AI configuration files, exposing tokens, cryptographic keys, and sensitive contextual data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/infostealers-target-openclaw-ai-configuration-files/
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European Parliament blocks AI on lawmakers’ devices, citing security risks
EU lawmakers found their government-issued devices were blocked from using the baked-in AI tools, amid fears that sensitive information could turn up on the U.S. servers of AI companies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/european-parliament-blocks-ai-on-lawmakers-devices-citing-security-risks/
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The 20 Coolest Endpoint And Managed Security Companies Of 2026: The Security 100
CRN’s Security 100 list of the coolest endpoint and managed security companies includes vendors with AI-powered EDR and MDR offerings such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft, SentinelOne and Sophos. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/the-20-coolest-endpoint-and-managed-security-companies-of-2026-the-security-100
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Palo Alto Networks To Acquire ‘Agentic Endpoint’ Security Startup Koi
Palo Alto Networks announced Tuesday it has reached a deal to acquire Koi, a startup offering capabilities for boosting visibility and protection for AI agent usage on endpoint devices. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-agentic-endpoint-security-startup-koi
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Palo Alto Networks To Acquire ‘Agentic Endpoint’ Security Startup Koi
Palo Alto Networks announced Tuesday it has reached a deal to acquire Koi, a startup offering capabilities for boosting visibility and protection for AI agent usage on endpoint devices. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-agentic-endpoint-security-startup-koi
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Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Reveal Nomination Shift from AI Hype to Governance Execution
Washington DC, USA, February 17th, 2026, CyberNewswire The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders, the analysis draws on more than 200 submissions received ahead of RSA Conference…