Tag: bypassing security controls
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Personal AI Agents Infiltrate Work Systems, Bypassing Traditional Security Controls
Personal AI agents, like Instinct, have already infiltrated work systems, raising both fascination and concern among security teams, and with $1 billion in funding and a $10 billion valuation, it's clear that these well-funded assistants are here to stay. They can easily slip into corporate systems through common vectors like OAuth consent and text threads, bypassing traditional security controls.
Gatekeeper Flaw Lets Attackers Swap macOS Apps with Malicious Twins
A newly discovered flaw in macOS Gatekeeper could let attackers secretly swap your downloaded apps with malicious versions, putting your device and data at risk. Researchers have found a way to bypass Gatekeeper's security checks, allowing them to replace apps with tampered versions without needing special privileges.