Tag: ai
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HackerOne ‘updating’ Ts&Cs after bug hunters question if they’re training AI
CEO lauds security researchers, insists they’re not ‘inputs’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/hackerone_ai_policy/
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ClawHavoc Infects OpenClaw’s ClawHub with 1,184 Malicious Skills, Exposing Data Theft Risks
A large-scale supply chain poisoning campaign dubbed ClawHavoc has hit OpenClaw’s official skill marketplace, ClawHub, with at least 1,184 malicious “Skills” historically published on the platform. The incident highlights how fast-growing AI agent ecosystems can become high-value malware distribution channels when plugins are easy to publish and users routinely grant agents broad system access. OpenClaw (previously known…
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3 Ways to Start Your Intelligent Workflow Program
Security, IT, and engineering teams today are under relentless pressure to accelerate outcomes, cut operational drag, and unlock the full potential of AI and automation. But simply investing in tools isn’t enough. 88% of AI proofs-of-concept never make it to production, even though 70% of workers cite freeing time for high-value work as the primary…
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Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin”
An AI chatbot posing as Google’s Gemini is being used to pitch fake “Google Coin,” promising 7x returns. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scammers-use-fake-gemini-ai-chatbot-to-sell-fake-google-coin/
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A new approach for GenAI risk protection
Solution 1: GenAI enterprise model: Implement enterprise licenses for approved GenAI solutions (such as ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft CoPilot 365, which is integrated into existing O365 tenants). Enterprise GenAI solutions typically include a robust set of built-in security tools that allow organizations to secure their data and implement DLP controls within the enterprise GenAI solution…
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Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Koi Security for Enhanced Agentic Endpoint Security
Palo Alto Networks announced on February 17, 2026, that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Koi Security, a pioneer in Agentic Endpoint Security. The acquisition aims to address a critical security gap created by AI agents and tools that operate with extensive permissions and data access while bypassing traditional security controls. AI agents…
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AI Act macht Cybersicherheit zur Compliance-Pflicht – AI Act bringt neue Cybersicherheitspflichten für KI-Systeme
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ai-act-cybersicherheit-hochrisiko-ki-a-0dadcded50bf31221902a7f1f917aa80/
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Notepad mit KI: Wie Microsoft einen 42 Jahre alten Editor zum Sicherheitsrisiko machte
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/notepad-mit-ki-wie-microsoft-einen-42-jahre-alten-editor-zum-sicherheitsrisiko-machte-1729667/
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Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Users with Fake MetaMask Wallet and Remote Access Backdoor
An aggressive malware campaign targeting IT professionals in cryptocurrency, Web3, and AI to steal sensitive data and live crypto funds from victim wallets. The attackers pose as recruiters and use trojanized coding tasks to deliver two core malware families, BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, which have been steadily upgraded with new data theft and wallet-targeting features. The…
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Autonome KI als neue Angriffsfläche in der IT-Sicherheit
Tags: ai2026 markiert einen Wendepunkt. KI ist nicht mehr nur Hilfsmittel, sondern Teil der Angriffsfläche. Autonome Agenten, dynamische Infrastrukturen und beschleunigte Entwicklung verändern die Spielregeln grundlegend. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/autonome-ki-als-neue-angriffsflaeche-in-der-it-sicherheit/a43750/
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 launches with improved coding and expanded developer tools
Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 4.6, marking its second major AI launch in less than two weeks. Scores prior to Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Source: Anthropic) According to Anthropic, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/anthropic-claude-sonnet-4-6-release/
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The new paradigm for raising up secure software engineers
Tags: ai, application-security, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, data, governance, login, risk, skills, software, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThreat modeling as a core competency: This system-level thinking should also elevate the need for greater developer fluency in threat modeling, says Yasar. He notes that threat modeling has historically been difficult for product security and engineering teams to operationalize at scale. One of the longstanding barriers to practical threat modeling was the knowledge required…
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AWS coding agents gain new plugin support across development tools
AI coding assistants have become a routine part of many development workflows, helping engineers write, test, and deploy code from IDEs or command line interfaces. One recent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/agent-plugins-for-aws-now-available/
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AWS coding agents gain new plugin support across development tools
AI coding assistants have become a routine part of many development workflows, helping engineers write, test, and deploy code from IDEs or command line interfaces. One recent … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/agent-plugins-for-aws-now-available/
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Banks Need Revocable AI Identities, Continuous Trust Models
Fraud Specialist David Barnhardt on Addressing Authentication Risks of Agentic AI. Financial institutions are racing to deploy AI agents that can initiate payments, approve transactions and freeze accounts. But traditional authentication frameworks assume there’s a human on the other end. As agentic AI use grows, banks are facing an authentication crisis that demands new controls.…
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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 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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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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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/