Tag: ai
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Künstliche Intelligenz wird zur neuen Befehls- und Kontrollschicht
Die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Research haben eine neue Forschungsanalyse veröffentlicht, die sich auf KI-Assistenten als verdeckte Befehls- und Kontrollkanäle und KI-gesteuerte Malware konzentriert. Ein Wendepunkt im modernen Cyber-Risiko mit Auswirkungen auf alle Branchen, die die Einführung von KI vorantreiben. KI-Assistenten wie Microsoft-Copilot und Grok unterstützen Webbrowsing- oder URL-Abruf-Funktionen. Sie können als verdeckte C2-Proxys missbraucht…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Double-Tap Skimmers, PromptSpy AI, 30Tbps DDoS, Docker Malware & More
Security news rarely moves in a straight line. This week, it feels more like a series of sharp turns, some happening quietly in the background, others playing out in public view. The details are different, but the pressure points are familiar.Across devices, cloud services, research labs, and even everyday apps, the line between normal behavior…
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Russian Cyber Threat Actor Uses GenAI to Compromise Fortinet Firewalls
A low-skilled Russian-speaking attacker has used GenAI tools to help deploy a successful attack workflow targeting FortiGate instances First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-threat-actor-genai/
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When AI Knows Something is Wrong, But No One is Accountable
When AI systems detect violent intent but private companies decide whether it’s “imminent enough” to alert authorities, we are operating inside a regulatory void. A recent Canadian tragedy exposes the uncomfortable reality that tech platforms are quietly acting as risk arbiters without shared standards, transparency or public oversight. The question isn’t whether monitoring exists. It’s…
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Protecting AI Security: 2025 Hot Security Incident
GitHub MCP Cross-Repository Data Leak Vulnerability In May 2025, Invariant disclosed a critical vulnerability in GitHub’s Machine Collaboration Protocol (MCP), where attackers embedded malicious commands within public repository Issues to hijack developers’ locally running AI Agents. When an AI Agent was triggered to read and “assist” in processing the Issue, it indiscriminately executed the embedded…The…
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AWS says more than 600 FortiGate firewalls hit in AI-augmented campaign
Off-the-shelf tools helped Russian-speaking cybercrime group run riot First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/23/aws_fortigate_firewalls/
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AI-powered campaign compromises 600 FortiGate systems worldwide
A Russian-speaking cybercriminal used commercial generative AI tools to hack over 600 FortiGate devices across 55 countries. Amazon Threat Intelligence reports that a Russian-speaking, financially motivated threat actor used commercial generative AI services to compromise more than 600 FortiGate devices in 55 countries. The activity, observed between January 11 and February 18, 2026, highlights how…
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AI vs. AI: Why cybersecurity’s new front line is behavioral intelligence
;Behavioral analytics and automation in the age of AI-driven cyber attacks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/ai-vs-ai-why-cybersecuritys-new-front-line-is-behavioral-intelligence/812078/
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Von unerfahrenem Hacker: Hunderte Firewalls mithilfe von KI infiltriert
Innerhalb weniger Wochen hat ein unerfahrener Angreifer laut AWS dank KI-Nutzung weltweit über 600 Fortinet-Firewalls kompromittiert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/von-unerfahrenem-hacker-hunderte-firewalls-mithilfe-von-ki-infiltriert-2602-205719.html
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Anthropic Didn’t Kill Cybersecurity. It Just Reminded Us There Are Two Doors.
Anthropic’s Claude Code Security sparked a sharp SaaS market selloff, but investors missed a critical reality: AI code scanning addresses only half of modern cyberattacks. Identity, credentials, and human factors remain the dominant breach vectors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/anthropic-didnt-kill-cybersecurity-it-just-reminded-us-there-are-two-doors/
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Quality Assurance for Fintech Risk and Compliance Systems in the Age of AI
Fintech operates under constant regulatory pressure. At the same time, competitive pressure demands speed, innovation, and intelligent automation. Risk and compliance systems sit at the…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/02/quality-assurance-for-fintech-risk-and-compliance-systems-in-the-age-of-ai/
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Perplexity AI lands on Samsung’s next Galaxy lineup
Tags: aiSamsung will add Perplexity to its upcoming Galaxy S26 devices as part of its Galaxy AI multi-agent ecosystem expansion. The company is expected to officially unveil the new … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/23/samsung-galaxy-perplexity-ai-agent-expansion/
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Die unsichtbare KI-Revolution die Risiken von Schatten-KI
Offiziell ist KI in vielen Unternehmen noch »in der Pilotphase«, inoffiziell längst Alltag diese »Schatten-KI« ist produktiv und bequem, aber aus Sicherheitssicht ein Blindflug. In vielen Unternehmen läuft die KI-Revolution bereits auf Hochtouren. Drei von vier Knowledge-Workern nutzen KI im Job. Mehr als die Hälfte nutzt jedoch Tools, die der IT-Abteilung und den… First seen…
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Wenn KI zur Tarnkappe wird: Wie Angreifer intelligente Assistenten missbrauchen
Tags: aiIn dieser neuen Realität sind KI-Sicherheit und Unternehmenssicherheit untrennbar miteinander verbunden. Unternehmen stehen vor der Herausforderung, Innovation nicht auszubremsen aber sie so zu gestalten, dass aus Beschleunigung kein Einfallstor wird. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/wenn-ki-zur-tarnkappe-wird-wie-angreifer-intelligente-assistenten-missbrauchen/a43792/
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Enterprises are racing to secure agentic AI deployments
AI assistants are tied into ticketing systems, source code repositories, chat platforms, and cloud dashboards across many enterprises. In some environments, these systems can … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/23/ai-agent-security-risks-enterprise/
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Attacker Breached 600 FortiGate Appliances in AI-Assisted Campaign: Amazon
An single threat actor used AI tools to create and run a campaign that compromised more then 600 Fortinet FortiGate appliances around the world over five weeks, according to Amazon threat researchers, the latest example of how cybercriminals are using the technology in their attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/attacker-breached-600-fortigate-appliances-in-ai-assisted-campaign-amazon/
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How are secrets protected in an Agentic AI-driven architecture
How Does Non-Human Identity Management Boost Security in AI Architecture? What is the role of Non-Human Identity (NHI) management in securing AI-driven architecture? With cybersecurity professionals grapple with the complexities of protecting digital environments, the management of NHIs stands as a critical strategy in enhancing security measures. Where systems autonomously make decisions, the protection of……
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Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to detect and fix code bugs
Anthropic launches Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans code for vulnerabilities and suggests how to address them. Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Security, a new AI-powered service designed to scan software codebases for vulnerabilities and recommend fixes. Built into Claude Code, the tool aims to help teams detect and remediate security flaws faster.…
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Anthropic’s AI Bug Hunter Jolts Cyber Stocks
AI Code Scanner Rattles a $200B Industry. Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, an AI tool that found 500+ undetected bugs in production code. Cybersecurity stocks dropped sharply, but analysts are split on whether the disruption signals a genuine industry reckoning or a market overreaction. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/anthropics-ai-bug-hunter-jolts-cyber-stocks-a-30821
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Arkanix Stealer pops up as short-lived AI info-stealer experiment
An information-stealing malware operation named Arkanix Stealer, promoted on multiple dark web forums towards the end of 2025, was likely developed as an AI-assisted experiment. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arkanix-stealer-pops-up-as-short-lived-ai-info-stealer-experiment/
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Hard drives already sold out for this year AI to blame
Tags: aiOh snap! The hyperscalers bought all the HDDs First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/ai_blamed_again_as_hard_drives_sell_out/
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Week in review: Firmware-level Android backdoor found on tablets, Dell zero-day exploited since 2024
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Security at AI speed: The new CISO reality The CISO role has changed … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/22/week-in-review-firmware-level-android-backdoor-found-on-tablets-dell-zero-day-exploited-since-2024/
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What role does Agentic AI play in identity and access management
How Do Non-Human Identities Transform Cloud Security? Are your organization’s security measures keeping pace with evolving threats? The rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is reshaping how we approach cloud security by closing gaps that have long persisted between security and R&D teams. Where businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the effective management of these machine……
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Is your travel data safe with Agentic AI
How Secure Is Your Travel Data with Agentic AI? Can we truly rely on Agentic AI to keep our travel data secure? The rise of artificial intelligence in managing personal and sensitive data has led to increased concerns about privacy and security. While we continue our journey through digital, it’s crucial to evaluate the effectiveness……
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Can Agentic AI boost confidence in privileged access management
How Can We Enhance Security with Effective Non-Human Identity Management? Can your organization’s security posture handle the growing complexity of machine identities and their secrets? With the increasing deployment of microservices and containerized applications, managing non-human identities (NHIs) has become a critical part of information security strategies. But what makes NHI management so integral to……
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Agentic-AI als Erfolgsgrundlage für Startups
Der Januar startete für Startups mit einem Rekord, in Deutschland wurden fast ein Drittel mehr Gründungen vorgenommen. In Zahlen wurden 3.568 neue Firmen geschaffen: Ein neuer Höchststand, wie der Startup-Verband im Januar verkündete, auch dank KI, wie sich beim genauen Hinschauen herausstellte. 853 dieser Unternehmen kommen aus dem Bereich Software. Doch nicht nur sie verwenden KI,…
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Amazon: AI-assisted hacker breached 600 Fortinet firewalls in 5 weeks
Amazon is warning that a Russian-speaking hacker used multiple generative AI services as part of a campaign that breached more than 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 countries in five weeks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-ai-assisted-hacker-breached-600-fortigate-firewalls-in-5-weeks/