Tag: automation
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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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Discipline is the new power move in cybersecurity leadership
Tags: automation, cyber, cybersecurity, data, group, incident response, intelligence, metric, risk, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementHow to do more with less: 1. Review contracts, renegotiate them or change the operations to a new partner Scope, service-level agreements and performance metrics should be revisited because many contracts were established under different risk profiles, urgency and pricing conditions. Modernizing contracts to focus on outcomes rather than activities, revalidating pricing and service assumptions…
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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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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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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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Top 5 Learnings from the 2026 Identity Breach Report
The 2026 Identity Breach Report marks a definitive shift in the cyber threat landscape, transitioning from simple data collection to what can only be described as the Industrialization of Identity. As adversaries adopt machine-scale automation, they are no longer just “leaking” data”, they are running high-velocity pipelines designed to weaponize human identities at an unprecedented scale.…
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Large Language Model (LLM) integration risks for SaaS and enterprise
The rapid adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) is transforming how SaaS platforms and enterprise applications operate. From embedded copilots and automated support agents to internal knowledge-base search and workflow automation, organisations are increasingly integrating LLM APIs into existing services to deliver faster and more intuitive user experiences. Nevertheless, as adoption accelerates, so too does”¦…
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Microsoft Teams Leverages AI Workflows with Microsoft 365 Copilot for Task Automation
Microsoft is rolling out AI Workflows in the Teams Workflows app, bringing intelligent automation capabilities powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot to help users streamline daily operations and automate complex tasks. The feature uses scheduled Copilot prompts through predefined templates, making setup easier for users looking to enhance productivity through automation. Availability and Rollout Timeline AI…
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How does innovation in NHIs contribute to better secrets security?
Could the Innovation in Non-Human Identities Be the Key to Enhanced Secrets Security? Where progressively leaning towards automation and digital transformation, how can we ensure that the creation and management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) maintain robust security and compliance? Machine identities, better known as NHIs, are becoming pivotal in cybersecurity solutions across various industries, including……
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How does innovation in NHIs contribute to better secrets security?
Could the Innovation in Non-Human Identities Be the Key to Enhanced Secrets Security? Where progressively leaning towards automation and digital transformation, how can we ensure that the creation and management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) maintain robust security and compliance? Machine identities, better known as NHIs, are becoming pivotal in cybersecurity solutions across various industries, including……
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AI and RaaS Alter Threat Landscape, New Ransomware Groups Grow by 30%
AI automation, RaaS, a significant bump in vulnerability disclosures, and a rise in new ransomware gangs are reshaping the threat landscape and forcing defenders to change strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-and-raas-alter-threat-landscape-new-ransomware-groups-grow-by-30/
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AI and RaaS Alter Threat Landscape, New Ransomware Groups Grow by 30%
AI automation, RaaS, a significant bump in vulnerability disclosures, and a rise in new ransomware gangs are reshaping the threat landscape and forcing defenders to change strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-and-raas-alter-threat-landscape-new-ransomware-groups-grow-by-30/
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AI and RaaS Alter Threat Landscape, New Ransomware Groups Grow by 30%
AI automation, RaaS, a significant bump in vulnerability disclosures, and a rise in new ransomware gangs are reshaping the threat landscape and forcing defenders to change strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-and-raas-alter-threat-landscape-new-ransomware-groups-grow-by-30/
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10 years later, Bangladesh Bank cyberheist still offers cyber-resiliency lessons
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, backdoor, banking, ceo, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, fintech, firewall, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, international, malware, monitoring, network, north-korea, oracle, password, risk, service, software, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilitySecurity shortcomings: Adrian Cheek, senior cybercrime researcher at threat exposure management firm Flare, said the Bangladesh Bank heist was possible because of a number of security shortcomings, including a failure to air gap critical infrastructure.”The Bank of Bangladesh had four servers and the same number of desktops connected to SWIFT,” Cheek says. “This infrastructure, however,…
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Bretton AI Gets $75M to Use AI for Financial Crime Compliance
AI Agents Target Anti-Money Laundering at Major Global Banks, Cut Manual Probes. Bretton AI has raised $75 million in Series B funding led by Sapphire Ventures to scale AI agents for anti-money laundering sanctions and KYC compliance. CEO Will Lawrence says the company is targeting large banks with automation designed to reduce manual investigations and…
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5 key trends reshaping the SIEM market
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, google, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, network, nis-2, saas, service, siem, soar, startup, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMarket split as midrange sales offset SME slump: A year on, Context’s data shows that this ongoing convergence of SIEM with security tools such as XDR and SOAR has triggered a structural split in the market.”Large midmarket firms are doubling down on unified platforms for compliance, while smaller organizations are investing less in SIEM entirely…
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Bretton Raises $75M to Use AI for Financial Crime Compliance
AI Agents Target Anti-Money Laundering at Major Global Banks, Cut Manual Probes. Bretton AI has raised $75 million in Series B funding led by Sapphire Ventures to scale AI agents for anti-money laundering sanctions and KYC compliance. CEO Will Lawrence says the company is targeting large banks with automation designed to reduce manual investigations and…
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Gartner® Names Tenable as the Current Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment in a 2025 Report
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, finance, flaw, gartner, governance, identity, intelligence, iot, leak, network, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability“Tenable’s asset and attack surface coverage, its application of AI and its reputation for vulnerability assessment makes it the front-runner in AI-powered exposure assessment,” Gartner writes in “AI Vendor Race: Tenable Is the Company to Beat for AI-Powered Exposure Assessment.” Key Takeaways from Tenable: This is the latest among a recent string of recognitions Tenable…
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47″‘Day SSL/TLS Mandates: A Step Towards Transitioning to Automation
Tags: automationSSL certificates are now expiring faster than avocados. Yes”¦ avocados. You buy them green, blink twice, and suddenly they’re brown and useless. That’s exactly what’s happening to SSL/TLS certificates. Not long ago, certificates lasted years. Then the rules changed, and we got 13-month validity. And now? We’re heading into a world where certificates will liveRead…
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47″‘Day SSL/TLS Mandates: A Step Towards Transitioning to Automation
Tags: automationSSL certificates are now expiring faster than avocados. Yes”¦ avocados. You buy them green, blink twice, and suddenly they’re brown and useless. That’s exactly what’s happening to SSL/TLS certificates. Not long ago, certificates lasted years. Then the rules changed, and we got 13-month validity. And now? We’re heading into a world where certificates will liveRead…
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The ephemeral infrastructure paradox: Why short-lived systems need stronger identity governance
Tags: access, automation, cloud, container, credentials, data, framework, github, governance, identity, infrastructure, jobs, network, risk, service, software, toolFigure 1: Governance must move from static reviews to a continuous lifecycle of issuance, verification and automated expiration. Niranjan Kumar Sharma 1. Identity must be cryptographic We must stop relying on IP allowlists. In a world of dynamic containers, network location is a poor proxy for trust.We need to move toward cryptographic identity. Every workload…
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SMS and OTP Bombing Campaigns Found Abusing API, SSL and Cross-Platform Automation
The modern authentication ecosystem runs on a fragile assumption: that requests for one-time passwords are genuine. That assumption is now under sustained pressure. What began in the early 2020s as loosely shared scripts for irritating phone numbers has evolved into a coordinated ecosystem of SMS and OTP bombing tools engineered for scale, speed, and persistence.…
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Survey: Widespread Adoption of AI Hasn’t Yet Reduced Cybersecurity Burnout
A global survey of 1,813 IT and cybersecurity professionals finds that despite the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, cybersecurity teams still spend on average 44% of their time on manual or repetitive work. Conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Tines, a provider of an automation platform, the survey also notes that as..…
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Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool
The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-seller-of-jokerotp-mfa-passcode-capturing-tool/
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Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool
The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-seller-of-jokerotp-mfa-passcode-capturing-tool/
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Senegal shuts National ID office after ransomware attack
Senegal closed its national ID card office after a ransomware cyberattack disrupted ID, passport, and biometric services. Senegal confirmed a cyberattack on the Directorate of File Automation, the government office that manages national ID cards, passports, and biometric data. After ransomware claims surfaced, authorities temporarily closed the office to contain the incident. The agency warned…
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AI Revolution Reshapes CISO Spending for 2026: Security Leaders Prioritize Defense Automation
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift as chief information security officers (CISOs) shift their 2026 budgets to artificial intelligence (AI) and realign traditional defense strategies. Nearly 80% of senior security executives are prioritizing AI-driven solutions to counter increasingly sophisticated threats, a new report from Glilot Capital Partners reveals. The survey, which polled leaders..…
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Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/09/allama-open-source-ai-security-automation-platform/
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Six more vulnerabilities found in n8n automation platform
CVE-2026-21893, a command injection hole in the community edition of n8n. An unauthenticated user with administration permission could execute arbitrary system commands on the n8n host.”The risk is amplified by the trust typically placed in community extensions,” Upwinds said in its commentary, “making this a high-impact attack path that directly bridges application-level functionality with host-level…