Today in Tech AI agents are the new cybersecurity nightmare | Ep. 233
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Jun 17, 2025 Clarence Hinton, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberArk and an expert in cybersecurity, sheds light on the dual-edged sword of AI agents. While 94% of organizations leverage AI for security, only 32% have robust controls, exposing them to severe risks. He discusses the alarming rise of AI-driven phishing, deepfakes, and identity silos. Hinton emphasizes that human behavior remains the weakest link in security, urging a rethink of privilege risks with AI agents. The conversation highlights an urgent need for businesses to secure AI amidst a growing cybersecurity crisis.
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AI Security Usage Gap
- 94% of organizations use AI to enhance security, but only 32% have controls in place.
- This huge gap shows companies are exposed to AI-related risks despite heavy adoption.
AI Phishing Evolution
- AI-enabled phishing evolved beyond grammar fixes to highly targeted, data-mined spear phishing.
- Voice scams with AI can mimic trusted voices, escalating phishing risks.
Family AI Voice Scam Defense
- Keith Shaw shares a personal story about protecting family from AI voice scams using secret code words.
- This illustrates how AI voice spoofing makes verification challenging even among trusted individuals.