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AI agents drive new cyber risk, Keeper Security warns
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Keeper Security warns that the rapid deployment of AI agents acting as digital users with privileged access is increasing cyber risk due to insufficient identity governance and controls. They recommend applying zero-trust principles and modern Privileged Access Management in hybrid and cloud-first environments to manage AI-driven access risks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Agents, Cybersecurity and Identity & Access.
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You must treat AI agents as full users with zero-trust checks and strict access limits today to avoid opening new vulnerabilities in your security posture. Unmanaged AI identities rapidly widen your attack surface and invite breaches through privileged access.
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