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Beyond the Average: How to specific Secure AI Agents Against Persistent Threats

Actionable steps for SMB leaders to vet vendors, demand better testing, and implement human-in-the-loop oversight.

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Christophe Foulon 📓
Jan 13, 2026
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We are all rushing to adopt AI agents to automate workflows and boost efficiency. However, new research from NIST shows these “digital employees” have a significant blind spot. Attackers can “hijack” AI agents by hiding malicious commands within everyday data, such as emails or websites.

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