Tag: us cybersecurity
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AI Agents Expose New Attack Surface for Organizations
The risks associated with agentic AI and machine identities are huge, with former CISA head Matt Hartman warning that these AI agents can create new vulnerabilities and become prime targets for attackers. Organizations must now treat every AI agent as a privileged identity with access to sensitive systems and data.
CISA Warns of Active Attacks on Decade-Old Excel Vulnerability
A 17-year-old Microsoft Excel vulnerability has become a pressing public safety concern after the US cybersecurity agency CISA added it to its exploited-vulnerabilities list, warning of active attacks. This outdated flaw is now being actively exploited, making it crucial to patch immediately.