Why general-purpose AI agents are insecure by design

  The AI industry is converging on a single vision: autonomous agents that operate across your entire digital environment. Microsoft’s Copilot can take control of your mouse and keyboard. OpenAI’s Frontier platform promises “AI co-workers” that log into applications and execute tasks with minimal human involvement.   The pitch is compelling: delegate your work to … Read more

Trip Down Memory Lane: An OSINT Walkthrough

Hey everyone, it’s been a while!I’m back to walk you through an OSINT challenge from Hacktoria. So let’s take up the role of a special Agent. The Case: Greetings, Special Agent K.We’re in a bit of a pickle here, Special Agent. The CIA has requested us to hand over all information regarding Operation Runner. Which I … Read more

Ethical Hacking for Beginners — Day 2: Viruses, Malware, Cyber Attacks & Security Testing

Introduction Imagine turning on your computer one day and finding all your files locked, your data stolen, or your system completely unusable. This is not science fiction — it happens every day due to viruses, malware, and cyber attacks. But here’s the good news: If you understand how these attacks work, you can protect yourself and even stop them. … Read more

Bug Bounty Hunters: Here’s Why You Still Haven’t Found a Valid Bug

Every day, new bug bounty hunters quit. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they’re dumb. But because they think they’re “not technical enough.” They watch others post $5,000 reports. They copy payloads. They try harder. And still find nothing. Let me tell you something uncomfortable. You don’t suck at bug bounty. You’re just thinking like a student. And bug bounty doesn’t … Read more

The Rise of AI-Driven Pentesting: 8 Open-Source Tools Security Teams Should Watch in 2026

Traditional penetration testing tools have long relied on predefined rules and repetitive scanning logic. While effective for known vulnerabilities, these tools often fail to adapt to dynamic environments or uncover complex, chained exploits. Now, with the emergence of AI-powered autonomous agents, the game is changing. Modern AI pentesting tools can: Understand application behavior Adjust attack strategies … Read more

OSINT SIGNALS: Before the Rug Pulls, the Internet Already Knew

Author: Berend Watchus. Independent non profit AI & Cyber Sec Researcher. March 14, 2026. [Publication for OSINT TEAM] https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.11324 LROO Rug Pull Detector: A Leakage-Resistant Framework Based on On-Chain and OSINT Signals Researchers at Ilam University and VAISR Research Group recently published a rug pull detection framework that quietly confirms something OSINT practitioners have long suspected: … Read more

The Iran Conflict and What It Means for Cybersecurity in Asia and Everywhere Else

If you have been following the news — and if you are in cybersecurity, you absolutely should be — you already know that February 28, 2026 was a turning point. The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran under what is being called Operation Epic Fury killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and decimated key IRGC leadership. Almost immediately, Iran responded … Read more

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