AI Agents: New Security Risks for Businesses Explained

AI agents are creating major new security risks for businesses. These aren't just smarter chatbots; they can make decisions, take actions, and access sensitive data with limited human oversight. Here's the thing: companies are adopting this technology faster than they can secure it. Experts like Shlomi Beer from ImpersonAlly warn that attackers can manipulate the information these agents use, making the entire workflow a new target. Roey Eliyahu from Salt Security highlights that as agents get more access to act like employees, the security challenge grows significantly. What's interesting is that the more useful an AI agent becomes, the more access it needs, which also makes it more dangerous if compromised. Irina Tsukerman, President at Scarab Rising, points out that companies often rush deployment for a competitive edge, leading to unclear rules and policies. This means agents could be hijacked, expose customer data, or fall for deepfakes. The bottom line: businesses need to prioritize robust security and governance frameworks as they integrate AI agents, or face significant vulnerabilities.