Unit 42 warns AI has shifted balance of power from defenders to attackers
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 has identified active threats leveraging agentic AI models that are already operating in the wild, indicating a fundamental shift in the attacker-defender balance. The threat intelligence team warns that organizations lack adequate preparation for the escalating capabilities these AI-driven attacks will bring, suggesting defenders face mounting challenges in the near term.
A Georgia police officer misused Flock surveillance technology to track two colleagues after a personal relationship ended, monitoring the movements of his ex-partner and a man frequently seen near her vehicle. The unauthorized tracking was uncovered through internal investigation records, raising concerns about how law enforcement access to automated license plate reader data can be abused for personal purposes.
In his first Threat Source newsletter, David Bianco explores the critical need for operational sovereignty in customizing AI guardrails to maintain the defender’s advantage.
This month’s updates provide new capabilities to help organizations gain insights into agent activity, expand security coverage across supported environments, and enhance security management across their environments. The post What’s new in Microsoft Security: August 2026 appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.