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Red Teaming als Eckpfeiler der KI-Compliance

Jan 9, 2026 1:01 PM

Tags: ai, compliance, LLM, RedTeam

ie zunehmende Verbreitung agentenbasierter KI verändert die Angriffsflächen von Organisationen grundlegend. Im Unterschied zu Assistenten mit einem einzelnen LLM bestehen diese Systeme aus miteinander verbundenen Agenten mit komplexen Arbeitsabläufen und Abhängigkeiten, First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/red-teaming-als-eckpfeiler-der-ki-compliance/a43314/
Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation

Jan 9, 2026 12:01 PM

Tags: ai, data

This represents a 50% jump from its $6 billion valuation achieved seven months ago, signaling investor confidence in AI security solutions. The post Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cyera-january-2026-funding/
Krypto-Betrug mit KI & Deepfakes: Ein Anleger verliert fast alles

Jan 9, 2026 12:01 PM

Tags: ai, crypto, deep-fake, fraud

Kursgewinne bei Kryptowährungen ziehen viele private Anleger an, rufen jedoch ebenso Kriminelle auf den Plan. Nahezu täglich werden Verbraucher Opfer zweifelhafter Online-Handelsplattformen. Wer sich von seriös wirkenden, in Wahrheit betrügerischen Webseiten täuschen lässt, riskiert im schlimmsten Fall den vollständigen Verlust seines investierten Kapitals. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/videos/krypto-betrug-mit-ki-deepfakes-ein-anleger-verliert-fast-alles/
Grok told to cover up as UK weighs action over AI ‘undressing’

Jan 9, 2026 12:01 PM

Tags: ai

Image generation paywalled on X after ministers and regulators start asking awkward questions First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/grok_image_generation_uk/
SANS Institute sieht 2026 als Jahr der Vertrauenskrise in digitale Services

Jan 9, 2026 11:01 AM

Tags: ai, sans, service, tool

KI-Systeme werden schon bald automatisch Einkäufe tätigen, Nachrichten versenden, Logistik koordinieren und Teile des digitalen Lebens verwalten können. Wenn jedoch ein KI-Tool fehlschlägt oder eine schädliche Entscheidung trifft, liegt die Verantwortung möglicherweise nicht beim Unternehmen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sans-institute-sieht-2026-als-jahr-der-vertrauenskrise-in-digitale-services/a43305/
Check Point und NVIDIA sorgen für Schutz der gesamten KI-Lieferkette

Jan 9, 2026 11:01 AM

Tags: ai, cloud, infrastructure, nvidia, supply-chain, waf

Die Kombination aus AI Cloud Protect, CloudGuard WAF und GenAI Protect sorgt dafür, dass Unternehmen ihre KI-Umgebungen umfassend absichern können von der Infrastruktur über die Anwendungen bis zu den Endnutzern. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-und-nvidia-sorgen-fuer-schutz-der-gesamten-ki-lieferkette/a43302/
How AI agents are turning security inside-out

Jan 9, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, cloud, control, risk, software, supply-chain

AppSec teams have spent the last decade hardening externally facing applications, API security, software supply chain risk, CI/CD controls, and cloud-native attack paths. But … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/09/ai-agents-appsec-risk/
WormGPT und KawaiiGPT senken Einstiegshürden für Angreifer – KI-Modelle für Cyberangriffe beschleunigen Angriffsketten

Jan 9, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: ai, cyberattack

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/llm-angriffe-wormgpt-kawaiigpt-a-5a0554f4a9c985ac7a9419760f31fe0c/
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026

Jan 9, 2026 7:01 AM

Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, governance, intelligence, risk, skills, strategy

Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637095/Like-it-or-not-AI-will-transform-cyber-strategy-in-2026
Enterprises still aren’t getting IAM right

Jan 9, 2026 6:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, cloud, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, email, governance, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, least-privilege, password, risk, saas, service, tool

Just 1% have fully implemented a modern just-in-time (JIT) privileged access model;91% say at least half of their privileged access is always-on (standard privilege), providing unrestricted, persistent access to sensitive systems;45% apply the same privileged access controls to human and AI identities;33% lack clear AI access policies.The research also revealed a growing issue with “shadow…
Linus Torvalds: Stop making an issue out of AI slop in kernel docs you’re not changing anybody’s mind

Jan 9, 2026 6:01 AM

Tags: ai

‘Because the AI slop people aren’t going to document their patches as such’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/08/linus_versus_llms_ai_slop_docs/
Can Agentic AI be trusted with sensitive data?

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, cloud, cybersecurity, data

Are Non-Human Identities the Key to Securing Sensitive Data in the Cloud? How can organizations ensure that their sensitive data is secure when leveraging Agentic AI? This question is at the forefront of discussions among cybersecurity professionals and organizations across industries. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play a pivotal role in addressing this concern by securing machine……
How does Agentic AI adapt to changing security needs?

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, cloud

How Can Organizations Safeguard Machine Identities in the Cloud? Have you ever wondered how machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), affect the security of your cloud-based operations? Understanding and managing these machine identities is crucial to enhancing the security posture of any organization operating in the cloud. Understanding Non-Human Identities and Their Role……
Securing MCP Servers at Scale: How to Govern AI Agents with an Enterprise Identity Fabric

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, github, identity

Here’s a scenario you’ve probably seen: A developer downloads a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server from GitHub, runs it locally, connects it to their chat client or agent workflow, authorizes with a Personal Access Token (PAT) that grants excessive permissions, and starts using it. It works great. Then another developer does the same thing. And……
Gmail’s new AI Inbox uses Gemini, but Google says it won’t train AI on user emails

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, email, google

Google says it’s rolling out a new feature called ‘AI Inbox,’ which summarizes all your emails, but the company promises it won’t train its models on your emails. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmails-new-ai-inbox-uses-gemini-but-google-says-it-wont-train-ai-on-user-emails/
Cyera Secures $400M Series F to Lead in Agentic AI Security

Jan 9, 2026 1:01 AM

Tags: ai, control, data

Blackstone-Led Funding Round Expands R&D and Partnerships to Address AI Threats. With AI adoption outpacing security readiness, Cyera secured $400 million at a $9 billion valuation to protect data in an agentic AI landscape. The company plans to expand engineering efforts and partner with tech giants to create a control plane for enterprise AI use.…
Fake AI Chrome Extensions Steal 900K Users’ Data

Jan 9, 2026 12:01 AM

Tags: ai, browser, chatgpt, chrome, data, threat

Threat actors ripped off a legitimate AI-powered Chrome extension in order to harvest ChatGPT and DeepSeek data before sending it to a C2 server. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/fake-ai-chrome-extensions-steal-900k-users-data
135% Surge: Inside the Holiday Bot Attacks of December 2025

Jan 8, 2026 11:01 PM

Tags: ai, attack, malicious

DataDome detected a 135% surge in malicious bot attacks during December 2025. Discover how AI-powered bots targeted retailers and how we defended customers First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/135-surge-inside-the-holiday-bot-attacks-of-december-2025/
CrowdStrike Acquires SGNL for $740 Million to Thwart AI-Powered Cyber Threats

Jan 8, 2026 10:02 PM

Tags: ai, credentials, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, hacker, identity, intelligence, startup, technology, threat

CrowdStrike Inc. said Thursday it will acquire identity security startup SGNL in a deal valued at $740 million the latest move by the cybersecurity giant to fortify its defenses against increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyberattacks. The acquisition centers on SGNL’s continuous identity technology, designed to prevent hackers from exploiting user credentials as entry.. First…
CrowdStrike to buy identity startup SGNL for nearly $740M

Jan 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Tags: ai, ceo, cloud, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, finance, identity, service, startup

CrowdStrike is buying identity management startup SGNL, a move that underscores how identity security has become a central battleground in enterprise cybersecurity as companies add cloud services and deploy AI-driven tools. The cybersecurity firm did not disclose financial terms in a Thursday announcement, but CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC the deal is valued at…
AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026

Jan 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Tags: ai, cyberattack, governance

Experts predict 2026 will bring less AI hype and more governance, delayed enterprise spending, AI moving into OT, smarter cyberattacks, and faster cooling tech. The post AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-predictions-2026-future-of-work/
Here’s What Cloud Security’s Future Holds for the Year Ahead

Jan 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Tags: ai, cloud

Here are the top cloud security trends I’m seeing in my crystal ball for the New Year, particularly arming us for AI adoption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/heres-cloud-security-holds-year-ahead
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
ChatGPT Health feature draws concern from privacy critics over sensitive medical data

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, chatgpt, data, intelligence, privacy

The artificial intelligence juggernaut in a blog post encouraged its hundreds of millions of users to connect medical records and wellness app data to the new health-focused chatbot feature, adding that it will be outfitted with extra data privacy protections. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/chatgpt-health-draws-concern-privacy-critics
Embracing Uncertainty with AI Agents: Vulnerability Assessment using Pydantic AI

Jan 8, 2026 7:02 PM

Tags: ai, vulnerability

In this blog, we show union-type structured output allows AI agents to handle uncertain outcomes, critical for auditable and accurate vulnerability triage. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/embracing-uncertainty-with-ai-agents-vulnerability-assessment-using-pydantic-ai/
Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

Jan 8, 2026 6:03 PM

Tags: ai, threat

The U.S. and the EU continue to pursue starkly different regulatory agendas, the research firm noted. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/moodys-cyber-outlook-forecast-2026/809101/
How CIOs can brace for AI-fueled cyberthreats

Jan 8, 2026 6:03 PM

Tags: ai, cio, cyber, tactics

Executives are carefully tracking the rise in AI use for cyberthreats, bolstering basic preparedness tactics and increasing cyber spend in response. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/how-cios-can-brace-for-ai-fueled-cyberthreats/809093/
CrowdStrike To Boost Identity Security For AI Agents With SGNL Acquisition

Jan 8, 2026 5:05 PM

Tags: ai, crowdstrike, identity, startup

CrowdStrike announced Thursday that it has reached a deal to acquire SGNL, a startup that provides identity protection capabilities that will be crucial for helping to secure AI agents. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-to-boost-identity-security-for-ai-agents-with-sgnl-acquisition
Six for 2026: The cyber threats you can’t ignore

Jan 8, 2026 5:05 PM

Tags: ai, attack, automation, cyber, cybersecurity, network, threat

Cybersecurity threats in 2026 are accelerating, driven by AI, automation, and more effective social engineering. Corelight outlines six emerging attack trends and explains how network visibility can help defenders respond faster. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/six-for-2026-the-cyber-threats-you-cant-ignore/