Developers' AI agents pose rising software supply risks
· Source: cio.com
In short
A cybersecurity analysis of over 18,000 AI agent configuration files reveals that one in five developers grant high-risk permissions without human oversight, increasing supply chain compromise risks. The research identifies dangerous configurations allowing file deletion, automatic code changes, and arbitrary code execution that could enable attackers to insert malicious code into production environments. The findings highlight governance gaps as security teams lack visibility into AI agent access and actions within development workflows.
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Tags: cybersecurity, supply-chain, automation, governance, development, risk