When AI Becomes the Insider Threat: Claude and the Risk of Indirect Prompt Injections
Frank Marano Frank Marano

When AI Becomes the Insider Threat: Claude and the Risk of Indirect Prompt Injections

Artificial intelligence is supposed to make our lives easier. But what happens when your AI assistant can be tricked into working against you? Recent research has shown that Anthropic’s Claude can be manipulated through indirect prompt injections to exfiltrate sensitive data — and the implications are serious for businesses relying on AI tools.

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👻 Zombie Accounts: The Haunted Truth About Dormant Logins
Frank Marano Frank Marano

👻 Zombie Accounts: The Haunted Truth About Dormant Logins

Halloween is the season of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. But in the world of cybersecurity, the scariest monsters aren’t hiding under your bed—they’re lurking in your Active Directory.

Meet the Zombie Account: a dormant, forgotten, or unused login that refuses to die. These accounts may look harmless, but in the wrong hands, they can rise from the grave and wreak havoc on your business.

Attackers love zombie accounts because they’re easy to exploit and hard to detect. Why break down the front door when you can stroll in through a forgotten back entrance?

This Halloween, let’s shine a flashlight into the shadows and uncover the skeletons hiding in your IT closet. Here are some practical tips to keep your Active Directory from turning into a haunted house.

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Four Moves to Dramatically Cut Your Cyberattack Risk
Frank Marano Frank Marano

Four Moves to Dramatically Cut Your Cyberattack Risk

Over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with a phish. That’s not a scare tactic—it’s a reality. Attackers know that the easiest way into your business isn’t through some Hollywood‑style hack. It’s through your inbox. One click on a malicious link, one attachment opened in haste, and suddenly your business is on the hook.

The good news? You don’t need a 200‑page cybersecurity playbook to fight back. By focusing on four proven moves, you can dramatically reduce your risk and keep your business from becoming the “catch of the day.”

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AI‑Generated Code: Faster, Bigger… and Buggier
Frank Marano Frank Marano

AI‑Generated Code: Faster, Bigger… and Buggier

Artificial Intelligence has stormed into the world of software development, promising speed, efficiency, and fewer late nights fueled by cold pizza. 🍕 But as with most shiny new tools, the reality doesn’t always match the hype.

While AI code generation is still in its infancy, adoption is already sky‑high. Depending on the study, 84% to 97% of developers are using AI to generate code. That’s a staggering number — but it comes with a serious catch.

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