A tool description card with hidden instructions concealed behind its visible summary, illustrating how an MCP tool poisoning attack reaches an AI agent

How an MCP Tool Poisoning Attack Works

August 14, 2026

An MCP tool poisoning attack hides instructions in metadata that can influence an agent. Learn how tool updates change the risk, what approval screens may omit, and which controls to check.

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Vetting AI Vendors After the OpenAI Sandbox Escape

August 12, 2026

OpenAI's evaluation models escaped containment and accessed Hugging Face and third-party accounts. What this incident suggests you should check when vetting AI vendors and their controls.

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AI Agent Security Risks: When AI Acts on Its Own

August 9, 2026

AI agent security risks explained in plain English: once AI can act on its own, sending email or changing data, a small mistake becomes a real one. Here's what can go wrong and why it matters.

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Shadow MCP Servers: The AI Tools Nobody Vetted

August 4, 2026

Shadow MCP servers can enter a team through local tools or project settings. Find out how to inventory these connections, review their permissions and assign someone to maintain the list.

An AI assistant connected to several MCP servers that reach into files, databases and email, illustrating MCP server security risks

What Is MCP? MCP Server Security Risks Explained

August 3, 2026

MCP connects AI assistants to tools and data. Its security depends on the client, server and permissions you configure. Learn where untrusted descriptions and broad access create risks.

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Securing AI Coding Agents: Shell and Network Access

August 2, 2026

Securing AI coding agents is a different problem from securing a chatbot: they run shell commands and reach the network. Here's what goes wrong in practice and the guardrails that contain it.