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As AI Agents continue to revolutionize everything about how business is done, ensuring the security of these agents has become paramount. While organizations have rushed to adopt DLP processes and whitelist/blacklist policies to block the use of malicious prompts, it’s worth noting that DLP and firewalls have been around for a very long time and have proven limited in mitigating the risks of users copy/pasting sensitive information onto the internet.

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! A very popular setup under active attack. Watch out!

Unlike static environments, cloud workloads are constantly shifting, with containers and virtual machines spinning up and down, and crucial sensitive information flowing dynamically across multiple platforms. Recent incidents, such as the increase in container-based malware infections and cloud misconfigurations resulting in major data breaches, have highlighted the need for runtime security.

A lightweight, PowerShell-based SMB enumeration and data-gathering tool for red team engagements and penetration testing. This tool is designed to work natively on Windows without the need for external dependencies like Python or Linux-based utilities.

Application programming interfaces (APIs) are critical in modern software development. APIs define rules and protocols that enable applications to communicate and share data with other systems. This communication enables developers to leverage the functionality of existing applications rather than recreating those functions and services from scratch. As a result, APIs accelerate software development and enable innovation, collaboration, and automation.

There was a time when owning a cassette or video player came with a side gig as a repair technician. Whether it was cleaning tape heads, fixing jammed reels, or rewinding tapes, maintenance was unavoidable. With streaming services, all of that effort has become a relic of the past. Music and videos now live in the cloud, accessible at any time, without the headaches of hardware upkeep. It’s a seamless experience—no more troubleshooting, just pure content consumption.

Modern factories are increasingly relying on Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. This shift is beneficial in many regards, including higher efficiency and transparency, but it also introduces unique cybersecurity concerns. Better vulnerability management for IIoT systems is essential if companies hope to make the most of this technology. The White House’s 2024 cybersecurity report named critical infrastructure risks and supply chain exploits as two of the top threats facing the U.S.

The US Coast Guard has been urged to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), which includes ports, waterways, and vessels essential for transporting over $5.4 trillion worth of goods annually.