Cybersecurity Today Cybersecurity Today: Virtual Employees, AI Security Agents, and CVE Program Updates
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Apr 23, 2025 Discover the thrilling world of AI-powered virtual employees and their security risks. Dive into how Microsoft's autonomous AI security agents are transforming cybersecurity teams by reducing alert overload. Unpack the implications of a significant court ruling that allows a data privacy class action against Shopify to move forward. Lastly, learn about the last-minute funding extension for the CVE program, crucial for maintaining cybersecurity coordination amidst escalating challenges.
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AI Virtual Employees Pose Risks
- AI-powered virtual employees could operate within corporate networks as soon as next year, raising significant security risks.
- Enterprises must rethink identity management, access control, and accountability to prevent possible AI-driven breaches.
Leverage AI Security Agents
- Use Microsoft's 11 AI-powered security agents to automate routine cybersecurity tasks and reduce analyst burnout.
- Configure agent autonomy and review their decision maps to maintain control while improving efficiency.
Court Expands Internet Jurisdiction
- Shopify can be sued in California for unauthorized data collection via tracking cookies, per the Ninth Circuit ruling.
- Internet companies may face broader U.S. jurisdiction over consumer protection cases regardless of where they operate.