As AI Agents Mimic Attackers, Defenders Urged to Test System Permissions

A new analysis argues that when AI agents and attackers are hard to distinguish, defenders should focus testing on the permissions connected systems grant, since permissions—not stated intent—determine what actions are actually allowed.

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2026-11-02 15:00 · Forbes AI
When AI Agents And Attackers Look Alike, What Should Defenders Test?

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