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  • #AI Security
  • #Cybersecurity Trends
  • #IT Infrastructure
  • The IT hardware supply chain is experiencing turbulence due to extended lead times and rising costs from AI demand.
  • API-driven applications are increasingly targeted by AI-assisted attacks due to over-permissioning and interconnectivity.
  • Building an identity-first recovery strategy is essential for cyber resilience in a complex threat landscape.
  • Attackers exploit personal identities on the black market, highlighting the need for better personal security measures.
  • AI adoption introduces new security challenges, especially with the rise of agentic AI reshaping threat landscapes.
  • AI aids in identifying software vulnerabilities during development but requires effective remediation strategies.
  • Scaling AI from pilot to production is key to unlocking ROI, emphasizing the importance of widespread adoption.
  • Google has reimbursed victims of API fraud but maintains policies on auto-expanding customer budgets.
  • Datacenter energy consumption has spiked, raising electricity prices and prompting discussions on BYO power solutions for AI.
  • Git and platforms like GitHub are struggling to handle the influx of AI coding agents, indicating infrastructure strain.
  • AI agents can create exploits, not just find vulnerabilities, with models like Mythos and GPT-5.5 leading in capabilities.
  • Tools like LocalSend offer AirDrop-like functionality without vendor lock-in, enhancing cross-platform file sharing.
  • Microsoft focuses on driver stability over UI tweaks, prioritizing reliability in new initiatives.
  • Google may reduce storage incentives for users who don't provide phone numbers, raising privacy concerns.
  • Anthropic advocates for stricter US controls on chips and AI models to counter authoritarian regimes' influence by 2028.