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Karina Portugal Makes the Case for Know Your Agent
Karina Portugal, a Director at Prove Identity, has reportedly advocated for a new security paradigm termed "Know Your Agent" (KYA). This concept addresses the emerging challenges in verifying autonomous software agents, which traditional "Know Your Customer" (KYC) methodologies are not equipped to handle. The core argument is that existing KYC frameworks primarily focus on human user identity,…
The MFA Identity Trap: When Authentication Creates a False Sense of Security
A recent report highlights a critical security vulnerability termed the "MFA Identity Trap," where organizations mistakenly equate identity verification, authentication, and threat detection. This conflation reportedly fosters a false sense of security, allowing systems to authenticate malicious actors rather than preventing their access. The report emphasizes the necessity of clearly…
3 Ways AI Powers Service Desk Attacks and How to Prevent Them
Artificial intelligence is becoming a significant tool for attackers targeting service desks, as highlighted by IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, which found AI used in 16% of breaches. These attacks often leverage AI for sophisticated phishing and deepfake impersonation, aiming to bypass technical security controls by manipulating service desk agents. The onboarding process is…