A new free, open source tool is available to help organizations detect where autonomous AI agents are operating across corporate environments. The OpenClaw Scanner identifies instances of OpenClaw, an autonomous AI assistant also known as MoltBot, that can execute tasks,…
Category: Help Net Security
When security decisions come too late, and attackers know it
In this Help Net Security, Chris O’Ferrell, CEO at CodeHunter, talks about why malware keeps succeeding, where attackers insert malicious code in the SDLC, and how CI/CD pipelines can become a quiet entry point. He also breaks down the difference…
Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder
Vendor noise is already a problem in traditional security testing. AI red teaming has added another layer of confusion, with providers offering everything from consulting engagements to automated testing platforms. Many buyers still struggle to tell whether a vendor can…
Cloud teams are hitting maturity walls in governance, security, and AI use
Enterprise cloud programs have reached a point where most foundational services are already in place, and the daily work now centers on governance, security enforcement, and managing sprawl across environments. Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures have become routine in large organizations,…
Java security work is becoming a daily operational burden
Security teams in large enterprises already spend significant time tracking vulnerabilities across software supply chains, third-party libraries, and internal codebases. Java environments add another layer of exposure because so many mission-critical systems still run on the JVM. A 2026 Azul…
Ivanti EPMM exploitation: Researchers warn of “sleeper” webshells
A massive wave of exploitation attempts has followed the disclosure of CVE-2026-1281, a critical pre-authentication Ivanti EPMM vulnerability, the Shadowserver Foundation has warned. Some of it is automated scanning for vulnerable systems, but according to Greynoise and Defused, a suspected…
CodeHunter expands behavioral intent analysis to secure the software supply chain
CodeHunter is expanding its behavioral intent technology beyond traditional malware analysis to address supply chain risk and security decision-making across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). According to a recent Gartner report, “software supply chains transcend organizational boundaries and consist of…
Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices
Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the end of their lifecycle and begin expiring in June 2026. How Secure Boot certificate…
Kong launches Context Mesh to turn enterprise APIs into agent-ready tools
Kong has announced Kong Context Mesh, a product that automatically discovers enterprise APIs, transforms them into agent-consumable tools, and deploys them with runtime governance. “Organisations have spent years building APIs as the nervous system of the enterprise. Context Mesh allows…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 6 exploited zero-days fixed in February 2026
Microsoft has plugged 50+ security holes on February 2026 Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in the wild. The “security feature bypass” zero-days Among the zero-days fixed are three vulnerabilities that allow attackers to bypass a security…
That “summarize with AI” button might be manipulating you
Microsoft security researchers discovered a growing trend of AI memory poisoning attacks used for promotional purposes, referred to as AI Recommendation Poisoning. The MITRE ATLAS knowledge base classifies this behavior as AML.T0080: Memory Poisoning. The activity focuses on shaping future…
Google Search introduces new ways to remove sensitive personal information and explicit images
Google expanded its “Results about you” tool to give users more control over sensitive personal information and added a way to request removal of non-consensual explicit images from Search. Manage and limit sensitive personal information in Search Users can request…
Yubico previews passkey-enabled digital signatures in upcoming YubiKey 5.8 firmware
Yubico’s upcoming YubiKey 5.8 firmware introduces standardized APIs that integrate hardware-backed signatures with passkey authentication. To enable privacy-capable digital signatures using passkeys, expanded enterprise IdP support, and next-generation digital wallet use cases, the firmware adds support for FIDO CTAP 2.3…
Cisco enhances security for enterprise AI adoption
Cisco announced a suite of capabilities to help enterprises adopt agentic AI with confidence, combining agent protection, interaction governance, and resilient connectivity for AI-driven workflows. As organizations move from AI assistants to autonomous agents that use tools and data across…
Trellix SecondSight identifies subtle indicators of an active breach
Trellix announced Trellix SecondSight, a threat hunting service designed to proactively identify low-noise advanced threats often undetected, reducing organizational risk for Trellix customers. “Threat actors’ use of AI has significantly increased alert fatigue for security analysts,” said John Fokker, VP…
Groupe Rocher CISO on strengthening a modern retail cybersecurity strategy
Global retail and beauty brands manage a unique cybersecurity balancing act. They depend on consumer trust, massive volumes of personal data, and a sprawling network of vendors, while also managing thousands of physical locations and dynamic digital growth. In this…
Zen-AI-Pentest: Open-source AI-powered penetration testing framework
Zen-AI-Pentest provides an open-source framework for scanning and exercising systems using a combination of autonomous agents and standard security utilities. The project aims to let users run an orchestrated sequence of reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and reporting using AI guidance…
Product showcase: PCAPdroid analyzes Android app network activity
PCAPdroid is a free, open-source Android app that allows inspection of network traffic. Installation is straightforward and does not require creating an account. To begin capturing traffic, a VPN request must be accepted, which allows the app to monitor network…
Security teams are paying for sprawl in more ways than one
Most enterprises run security programs across sprawling environments that include mobile devices, SaaS applications, cloud infrastructure, and telecom networks. Spend control in these areas often sits outside the security organization, even when the operational consequences land directly on security teams.…
Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent
Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency and Consent User Transparency and Consent introduces a structured approach to how Windows presents security decisions to users.…