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Malicious AI extensions pose threat; Palo Alto Networks buys AI security firm

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Cybersecurity researchers have identified over 18 malicious AI browser extensions that pose as productivity tools but function as Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and infostealers. These extensions are designed to steal sensitive user data, including passwords and AI prompts. In a separate development, Palo Alto Networks announced its intent to acquire Portkey, an AI gateway startup, to enhance the security of autonomous AI agents by integrating Portkey's technology into its Prisma AIRS platform. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing security risks associated with AI tools and the increasing focus on securing AI agents.

RANK_REASON Acquisition of an AI startup by a major cybersecurity firm and discovery of numerous malicious AI extensions.

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Malicious AI extensions pose threat; Palo Alto Networks buys AI security firm

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 That AI Extension Helping You Write? It's Actually a RAT Stealing Your Data ⚠️ Unit 42 uncovers 18+ malicious AI browser extensions disguised as productivity

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    LINKS cyber.netsecops.io
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey, an AI Gateway Startup, to Secure Autonomous AI Agents Palo Alto Networks to acquire AI Gateway startup Portkey! 🚀 The m

    📰 Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey, an AI Gateway Startup, to Secure Autonomous AI Agents Palo Alto Networks to acquire AI Gateway startup Portkey! 🚀 The move aims to secure the new attack surface of autonomous AI agents by integrating Portkey's control plane into the Prisma…

    LINKS cyber.netsecops.io

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