How Tenable Research Discovered a Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability on Anthropic MCP Inspector
Tenable Research recently discovered a critical vulnerability impacting Anthropic's MCP Inspector tool, a core element of the MCP ecosystem. In this blog, we provide details on how we discovered the vulnerability in this widely used open-source tool — and what users can do about it..
AI Security: Web Flaws Resurface in Rush to Use MCP Servers
In the rush to implement AI tools and services, developers are rapidly embracing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). In the process, classic vulnerabilities are resurfacing and new ones are being introduced. In this blog, we outline key areas of concern and how Tenable Web App Scanning can help.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Expert Advice for Boosting AI Security
With businesses going gaga for artificial intelligence, securing AI systems has become a key priority and a top challenge for cybersecurity teams, as they scramble to master this emerging and evolving field. In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, we highlight some of the best…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Report Spotlights Cloud Exposures, as Google Catches Pro-Russia Hackers Impersonating Feds
Check out highlights from Tenable’s “2025 Cloud Security Risk Report,” which delves into the critical risk from insecure cloud configurations. Plus, Google reveals a Russia-sponsored social engineering campaign that targeted prominent academics’ Gmail accounts. And get the latest on AI system…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Offers Zero Trust Implementation Advice, While OpenAI Shares ChatGPT Misuse Incidents
Check out NIST best practices for adopting a zero trust architecture. Plus, learn how OpenAI disrupted various attempts to abuse ChatGPT. In addition, find out what Tenable webinar attendees said about their exposure management experiences. And get the latest on cyber crime trends, a new…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Standard for AI System Security Published, While Study Finds Cyber Teams Boost Value of Business Projects
Check out ETSI’s new global standard for securing AI systems and models. Plus, learn how CISOs and their teams add significant value to orgs’ major initiatives. In addition, discover what webinar attendees told Tenable about their cloud security challenges. And get the latest on properly…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Reports Highlight Promise and Peril of Open Source AI and of Emerging Cryptography Methods
Check out a study that outlines the risks and benefits of open-source AI tools. Meanwhile, the NCSC unpacks use cases for new, alternative encryption technologies. Plus, ISACA urges orgs to begin their post-quantum cryptography migration. And get the latest on assessing software products’ security;…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.K. NCSC’s Best Cyber Advice on AI Security, the Quantum Threat, API Risks, Mobile Malware and More
In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, we bring you some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the past 18 months. Check out best practices, recommendations and insights on protecting your AI systems, APIs and mobile devices, as…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Verizon DBIR Finds Attackers Feast on Vulnerability Exploits for Initial Access, While MITRE ATT&CK Adds Mobile, Cloud, ESXi Threat Intel
Check out highlights from this year’s Verizon DBIR, including a surge in zero-day exploits targeting edge devices and VPNs. Plus, find out what’s new in the latest version of MITRE ATT&CK. Also, see what Tenable webinar attendees said about AI security. And get the latest on ransomware preparedness…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Aligns Its Privacy and Cyber Frameworks, While Researchers Warn About Hallucination Risks from GenAI Code Generators
Check out NIST’s effort to further mesh its privacy and cyber frameworks. Plus, learn why code-writing GenAI tools can put developers at risk of package-confusion attacks. Also, find out what Tenable webinar attendees said about identity security. And get the latest on the MITRE CVE program and on…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: SANS Recommends Six Controls To Secure AI Systems, While NCSC Warns About Outdated API Security Methods
Check out the security controls that SANS Institute says are essential for protecting your AI systems. Plus, the U.K. NCSC urges organizations to adopt newer API security practices. In addition, CISA and other cyber agencies warn that attackers are using “fast flux” techniques to conceal their…
Who's Afraid of AI Risk in Cloud Environments?
The Tenable Cloud AI Risk Report 2025 reveals that 70% of AI cloud workloads have at least one unremediated critical vulnerability — and that AI developer services are plagued by risky permissions defaults. Find out what to know as your organization ramps up its AI game.