Tag: ai
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Palo Alto Networks Aims To ‘Plant The Flag’ In Agentic AI With CyberArk Deal: CEO Nikesh Arora
Palo Alto Networks sees a massive opportunity to provide both the identity security needs of today as well as meeting the requirements in the coming wave of agentic AI with its planned acquisition of CyberArk, CEO Nikesh Arora said Wednesday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/palo-alto-networks-aims-to-plant-the-flag-in-agentic-ai-with-cyberark-deal-ceo-nikesh-arora
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Palo Alto Networks to acquire identity security provider CyberArk in $25 billion deal
Silicon Valley-based Palo Alto Networks is acquiring CyberArk, with an eye on improving identity security for AI agents as well as people. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/palo-alto-networks-cyberark-acquisition
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Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk for $25 billion
The deal is a further example of tech market consolidation and positioning to guard against threats to enterprise AI systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-cyberark-for-25-billion/
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Palo Alto Networks to Acquire CyberArk for $25 Billion
Palo Alto Networks Inc. on Wednesday said it will acquire CyberArk Software Inc. for about $25 billion, in its biggest deal yet. The cash-and-stock deal, expected to close in fiscal 2026, underscores an industry-wide frenzy to create comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to tap into and corral skyrocketing artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand. The addition of CyberArk should..…
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Identity Management Is Broken. Can a Digital Worker Fix It?
Benny Porat of Twine Security on Automating IAM With AI, Trusting Digital Agents. Traditional IAM tools fall short in today’s complex identity landscape. Twine Security’s AI agent Alex steps in – not just automating, but acting with business context to tackle IAM tasks. It’s not more tools we need, but agents who know how to…
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AI Cuts vCISO Workload by 68% as Demand Skyrockets, New Report Finds
AI is reshaping vCISO services”, and SMBs are fueling the surge. Cynomi’s 2025 report shows 3x adoption growth and major workload drops as MSPs and MSSPs scale cybersecurity like never before. Learn more in the 2025 State of the vCISO Report. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-cuts-vciso-workload-by-68-percent-as-demand-skyrockets-new-report-finds/
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ChatGPT, GenAI Tools Open to ‘Man in the Prompt’ Browser Attack
A brand-new cyberattack vector allows threat actors to use a poisoned browser extension to inject malicious prompts into all of the top generative AI tools on the market, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and others. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/attackers-use-browser-extensions-inject-ai-prompts
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Emerging Agentic AI Security Vulnerabilities Expose Enterprise Systems to Widespread Identity-based Attacks
Security researchers have identified several critical ways attackers can exploit agentic AI systems to expose sensitive data and conduct malicious activity First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/emerging-agentic-ai-security-vulnerabilities-expose-enterprise-systems-to-widespread-identity-based-attacks/
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Attackers Can Use Browser Extensions to Inject AI Prompts
A proof-of-concept attack shows how threat actors can use a poisoned browser extension to inject malicious prompts into a generative AI tool. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/attackers-use-browser-extensions-inject-ai-prompts
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TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Akamai’s latest Ransomware Report 2025 reveals “quadruple extortion,” new AI-driven tactics by groups like Black Basta, FunkSec, and TrickBot, and growing threats to non-profits. Learn about evolving cyber threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/trickbot-behind-724-million-crypto-theft-extortion/
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Product Walkthrough: A Look Inside Pillar’s AI Security Platform
In this article, we will provide a brief overview of Pillar Security’s platform to better understand how they are tackling AI security challenges. Pillar Security is building a platform to cover the entire software development and deployment lifecycle with the goal of providing trust in AI systems. Using its holistic approach, the platform introduces new…
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‘Shadow AI’ increases cost of data breaches, report finds
Companies are failing to protect their AI tools from compromise, often leading to more extensive data breaches, according to new data from IBM. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/artificial-intelligence-security-shadow-ai-ibm-report/754009/
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ChatGPT Agent Defeats Cloudflare’s ‘I Am Not a Robot’ Security Check
In a significant development that highlights both the advancing capabilities of AI and potential vulnerabilities in web security systems, a ChatGPT-powered agent has successfully bypassed Cloudflare’s widely-used >>I am not a robot
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International AI Alignment effort tackles unpredictability
Given AI systems are probabilistic, a group of international experts are collaborating to ensure such systems operate in the best interest of society First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366628128/International-AI-Alignment-effort-tackles-unpredictability
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Free Decryptor Released for AI-Powered FunkSec Ransomware
Researchers at Avast have unveiled a free decryptor tool for victims of the FunkSec ransomware, marking a significant step in combating this now-defunct malware strain. Developed in collaboration with law-enforcement agencies, the decryptor enables affected users to recover encrypted files without paying ransoms. With the ransomware operation deemed inactive, Avast has made the tool publicly…
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OWASP Launches Agentic AI Security Guidance
Tags: aiThe comprehensive guidance focuses on technical recommendations for securing agentic AI applications, from development to deployment First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/owasp-agentic-ai-security-guidance/
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Enterprise LLMs Vulnerable to Prompt-Based Attacks Leading to Data Breaches
Security researchers have discovered alarming vulnerabilities in enterprise Large Language Model (LLM) applications that could allow attackers to bypass authentication systems and access sensitive corporate data through sophisticated prompt injection techniques. The findings reveal that many organizations deploying AI-powered chatbots and automated systems may be inadvertently exposing critical information to malicious actors. The vulnerability stems…
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New Microsoft Guidance Targets Defense Against Indirect Prompt Injection
Microsoft has unveiled new guidance addressing one of the most pressing security challenges facing enterprise AI deployments: indirect prompt injection attacks. This emerging threat vector has become the top entry in the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications & Generative AI 2025, prompting the tech giant to develop a multi-layered defense strategy spanning prevention, detection,…
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MCP”‘Sicherheit: Das Rückgrat von Agentic AI sichern
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, ciso, credentials, cyberattack, cyersecurity, firewall, infrastructure, LLM, mfa, risk, toolIm Zuge von Agentic AI sollten sich CISOs mit MCP-Sicherheit auseinandersetzen. Das Model Context Protocol (MCP) wurde erst Ende 2024 vorgestellt, dennoch sind die technologischen Folgen in vielen Architekturen bereits deutlich spürbar. Damit Entwickler nicht jede Schnittstelle mühsam von Hand programmieren müssen, stellt MCP eine einheitliche ‘Sprache” für LL-Agenten bereit. Dadurch können sie Tools, Datenbanken und SaaS”‘Dienste…
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AI is here, security still isn’t
Although 79% of organizations are already running AI in production, only 6% have put in place a comprehensive security strategy designed specifically for AI. As a result, most … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/30/report-ai-security-readiness-gap/
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KI-Sicherheit: Die spezielle Seite der neuen Technologie
Dass Künstliche Intelligenz nicht nur Chancen, sondern auch Risiken mit sich bringt, ist längst kein Geheimnis mehr. Umso entscheidender ist es, dass Unternehmen KI nicht vorschnell im (Arbeits-) Alltag implementieren und dadurch die Sicherheit aller Nutzer und ihrer Daten unnötig … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/30/ki-sicherheit-die-spezielle-seite-der-neuen-technologie/
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Google patches Gemini CLI tool after prompt injection flaw uncovered
README.md GNU Public License file of the sort that would be part of any open source repo.The researchers then uncovered a combination of smaller weaknesses that could be exploited together to run malicious shell commands without the user’s knowledge. The first weakness is that Gemini CLI sensibly allows users to allowlist frequent commands, for example,…
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Microsoft Sentinel data lake: Unify signals, cut costs, and power agentic AI
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/microsoft-sentinel-data-lake-unify-signals-cut-costs-and-power-agentic-ai/
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Check Point CloudGuard WAF jetzt mit lokalem Schutz in Deutschland verfügbar
CloudGuard WAF (Web Application Firewall) schützt Anwendungen und Programmierschnittstellen (APIs) automatisiert und KI-gestützt vor den häufigsten Schwachstellen, Bot-Angriffen und bislang unbekannten Bedrohungen (Zero Days). First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-cloudguard-waf-jetzt-mit-lokalem-schutz-in-deutschland-verfuegbar/a41525/
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Microsoft Edge now an ‘AI-powered browser’ with Copilot Mode
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode, an experimental feature designed to transform Microsoft Edge into a web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI). First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-now-an-ai-powered-browser-with-copilot-mode/
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Saviynt Accelerates Global Expansion in Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East
Identity security leader Saviynt has announced a major global expansion, opening new offices in London and Singapore, launching dedicated customer operations in Europe, and preparing for a significantly larger presence in India. The moves come amid growing demand for its AI-powered Identity Cloud platform and follow a record-breaking 2024. The expanded footprint underscores Saviynt’s ambitions…
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SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Used in Auto-Color Malware Attack on US Firm
Darktrace uncovers the first exploit of a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) to deploy Auto-Color backdoor malware. Learn how this evasive Linux RAT targets systems for remote code execution and how AI-powered defence thwarts multi-stage attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sap-netweaver-vulnerability-auto-color-malware-us-firm/
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Watchguard warnt vor KI-Krieg – Malware-Flut erreicht neuen Höchststand
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/malware-anstieg-q1-2025-watchguard-bericht-a-3f9b043dc970a62b56dd91c2a71971f5/