Tag: ai
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Explosion in drei Stufen Die Folgen der KI-Disruption
Künstliche Intelligenz treibt den organisatorischen Wandel in einer Weise voran, wie wir es seit dem Aufkommen des Internets nicht mehr gesehen haben. Aber jede Disruption dieser Art bringt auch Warnsignale mit sich. Bei der KI-Disruption blinken sie alle gleichzeitig in der Softwareentwicklung, in der Cyberkriminalität und in der Regulatorik. Das Problem: Wir behandeln jedes […]…
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PromptSpy: First Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow
ESET researchers have discovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI as part of its execution flow in order to achieve persistence. This marks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/promptspy-android-malware-generative-ai/
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From Exposure to Exploitation: How AI Collapses Your Response Window
We’ve all seen this before: a developer deploys a new cloud workload and grants overly broad permissions just to keep the sprint moving. An engineer generates a “temporary” API key for testing and forgets to revoke it. In the past, these were minor operational risks, debts you’d eventually pay down during a slower cycle.In 2026,…
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Hackers can turn Grok, Copilot into covert commandcontrol channels, researchers warn
Tags: ai, automation, awareness, cloud, control, detection, framework, governance, hacker, identity, monitoring, network, risk, saas, toolSteps to take: Security leaders should not respond by blocking AI outright, analysts said, but by applying the same governance discipline used for other high-risk SaaS platforms.Varkey recommended starting with a comprehensive inventory of all AI tools in use and establishing a clear policy framework for approving and enabling them.Organizations should also implement AI-specific traffic…
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Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files
Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights a shift in malware behaviour toward harvesting personal AI identity files. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/infostealer-steal-openclaw-ai-identity-memory-files/
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Irish regulator probes X after Grok allegedly generated sexual images of children
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission opened a probe into X over Grok AI tool allegedly generating sexual images, including of children. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has launched another investigation into X over Grok’s AI image generator. The probe focuses on reports that the tool created large volumes of non-consensual and sexualized images, including content involving children,…
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Researchers Reveal Six New OpenClaw Vulnerabilities
Endor Labs has published details of six new vulnerabilities in popular AI assistant OpenClaw First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/researchers-six-new-openclaw/
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Shadow Machines: The Non-Human Identities Exposing Your Cloud AI Stack
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, data, encryption, framework, governance, iam, identity, infrastructure, iot, jobs, login, mfa, password, risk, risk-management, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, toolShadow Machines: The Non-Human Identities Exposing Your Cloud & AI Stack madhav Thu, 02/19/2026 – 06:30 The machines we don’t see are the ones running our businesses. Unfortunately, most IAM systems do not track them. In an ironic twist, the ghost in the machine has become the machine itself: invisible, autonomous, and increasingly beyond human…
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Open-source benchmark EVMbench tests how well AI agents handle smart contract exploits
Smart contract exploits continue to drain funds from blockchain projects, even as auditing tools and bug bounty programs grow. The problem is tied to how Ethereum Virtual … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/evmbench-open-source-benchmark-ai-agents/
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Redpanda brings identity, policy control, and data governance to AI agents
Redpanda announced the availability of new core capabilities in the Redpanda Agentic Data Plane (ADP), including a centralized AI gateway, AI observability and evaluation via … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/redpanda-brings-identity-policy-control-and-data-governance-to-ai-agents/
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Hackers Hide Malware in Emoji-Based Code to Bypass Security Defenses
Hackers are increasingly abusing emoji and other Unicode tricks to hide malicious code, bypass filters, and evade modern security controls, including AI-powered defenses. This emerging technique, known as emoji or Unicode smuggling, turns harmless-looking characters into stealth carriers for commands, data, and exploit payloads. Emoji smuggling is an obfuscation technique in which attackers encode malicious content using…
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Hackers Hide Malware in Emoji-Based Code to Bypass Security Defenses
Hackers are increasingly abusing emoji and other Unicode tricks to hide malicious code, bypass filters, and evade modern security controls, including AI-powered defenses. This emerging technique, known as emoji or Unicode smuggling, turns harmless-looking characters into stealth carriers for commands, data, and exploit payloads. Emoji smuggling is an obfuscation technique in which attackers encode malicious content using…
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Datenpanne bei Microsoft: Bug lässt Copilot vertrauliche Mails lesen
Microsoft 365 Copilot konnte offenbar bei einigen Nutzern E-Mails zusammenfassen, die das KI-Tool gar nicht hätte lesen dürfen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/datenpanne-bei-microsoft-bug-laesst-copilot-vertrauliche-mails-lesen-2602-205583.html
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OpenAI Launches EVMbench: A New Framework to Detect and Exploit Blockchain Vulnerabilities
Tags: ai, blockchain, crypto, cyber, exploit, framework, intelligence, open-source, openai, vulnerabilityOpenAI has collaborated with crypto investment firm Paradigm to release EVMbench, a new benchmark designed to evaluate how artificial intelligence agents interact with smart contract security. As smart contracts currently secure over $100 billion in open-source crypto assets, the ability of AI to successfully read, write, and audit code is becoming a critical component of…
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OpenAI Launches EVMbench: A New Framework to Detect and Exploit Blockchain Vulnerabilities
Tags: ai, blockchain, crypto, cyber, exploit, framework, intelligence, open-source, openai, vulnerabilityOpenAI has collaborated with crypto investment firm Paradigm to release EVMbench, a new benchmark designed to evaluate how artificial intelligence agents interact with smart contract security. As smart contracts currently secure over $100 billion in open-source crypto assets, the ability of AI to successfully read, write, and audit code is becoming a critical component of…
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New Threat Emerges as Attackers Leverage Grok and Copilot to Evade Security Monitoring
Researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) have uncovered a novel technique where cybercriminals utilize popular AI platforms like Grok and Microsoft Copilot to orchestrate covert attacks. This method transforms benign AI web services into proxies for Command and Control (C2) communication. By leveraging the web browsing and URL-fetching capabilities of these assistants, attackers can tunnel…
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Consumers feel less judged by AI debt collectors
Tags: aiDebt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help scale outreach, reduce call center … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/consumer-ai-debt-collection/
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Critical MCP Server Enables Arbitrary Code Execution and Sensitive Data Exfiltration
MCP servers can silently turn AI assistants into powerful attack platforms, enabling arbitrary code execution, large”‘scale data exfiltration, and stealthy user manipulation across both local machines and cloud environments. New research and recent real”‘world incidents show that this emerging ecosystem is already being abused in the wild, including a malicious Postmark MCP server that quietly…
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A Busy Week for Cybersecurity Speaking Engagements
I have a busy week with podcasts, webinars, and a keynote! Communicating and sharing is vital to the cybersecurity industry. It is how we leverage shared knowledge and experiences to make more informed decisions and gain better positions against our adversaries. Yesterday (Tuesday Feb 17th) I was speaking on Convene Chats webinar with the amazing…
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Adaptive HEAL Security for Multi-Agent Semantic Routing
Learn how to secure multi-agent semantic routing in MCP environments with Adaptive HEAL security, post-quantum cryptography, and zero-trust AI architecture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/adaptive-heal-security-for-multi-agent-semantic-routing/
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Chronosphere Deal Signals Security-Observability Convergence
Founder, CEO Martin Mao: AI-Driven Remediation, Data Optimization at Core of Deal. Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of Chronosphere will help unify observability and security operations. The integration with Cortex AgentiX and Cortex XSIAM aims to automate remediation, optimize telemetry pipelines and help enterprises manage soaring data volumes from cloud-native and AI workloads. First seen on…
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Koi Purchase Bolsters Palo Alto’s AI Attack Surface Defense
$300M Acquisition Strengthens Palo Alto Networks’ XDR and AI Governance Platform. Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Koi Security for $300 million to address growing AI-driven endpoint risks. The startup’s technology adds deep visibility into AI agents plug-ins and nonbinary code, enhancing Cortex XDR and Prisma AIRS as enterprises confront a growing unmanaged AI attack…
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How is secrets sprawl management getting better with AI?
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered how the intricate dance between security and innovation is managed? The answer is effective oversight of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security management. With the increasing complexity of digital, the introduction of machine identities has paved the way in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud-driven infrastructures. Understanding……
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Why are cybersecurity professionals confident in Agentic AI defenses?
How Are Non-Human Identities Reshaping Cloud Security Strategies? In what ways do organizations manage evolving digital machine identities? The rapid increase in machine-to-machine communications has brought about a new dimension of security considerations, particularly with the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). NHIs, primarily composed of secrets like encrypted passwords, tokens, or keys, demand a strategic……
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Scam Abuses Gemini Chatbots to Convince People to Buy Fake Crypto
A convincing presale site for phony Google Coin features an AI assistant that engages victims with a slick sales pitch, funneling payment to attackers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/scam-abuses-gemini-chatbots-convince-people-buy-fake-crypto
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Moltbook is Dangerous, but Scale Doesn’t Match the Hype: Zenity
Tags: aiZenity security researchers ran a controlled influence campaign to see how active AI agents are on the much-hyped Moltbook and whether they could be manipulated through the platform’s functions. What they found was that its scale doesn’t match what’s advertised but that presents significant security concerns. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/moltbook-is-dangerous-but-scale-doesnt-match-the-hype-zenity/
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Palo Alto Networks Moves to Secure Agentic Endpoints with Koi Deal
Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire Israeli startup Koi Security, marking a timely strategic push to confront the risks of AI agents operating inside corporate systems with broad access to data yet limited oversight. Palo Alto Networks plans to integrate Koi’s technology, known as Agentic Endpoint Security, into its Prisma AIRS AI security platform..…
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Microsoft Patches Security Flaw That Exposed Confidential Emails to AI
Microsoft Corp. confirmed it is addressing a significant security lapse that allowed its Copilot AI to bypass privacy protections and summarize users’ confidential emails without authorization. The bug, which has persisted since late January, effectively ignored data loss prevention (DLP) protocols designed to keep sensitive corporate information out of the reach of large language models..…