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‘Rogue’ AI Agents Stalking Aussie Firms

The Australian

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Employees are quietly building AI agents that never sleep, never take leave and have unlimited access – and their bosses have no idea they exist – heightening the risk of cyber attacks, security and identity titan Okta warns.

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The emergence of 'shadow AI' agents within Australian corporate networks presents significant security vulnerabilities as employees deploy autonomous tools without oversight. These agents possess persistent access and the ability to operate continuously, creating new vectors for cyberattacks and identity theft. The findings underscore the governance challenges posed by agentic AI capabilities that can bypass traditional security perimeters. Addressing these 'rogue' deployments is becoming a critical component of Australian corporate AI safety and risk reduction strategies.

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