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…
New Cybersecurity Executive Order: What You Need To Know
A new cybersecurity Executive Order aims to modernize federal cybersecurity with key provisions for post-quantum encryption, AI risk and secure software development.
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: AI Data Security Best Practices Released, While New Framework Seeks To Help IT Pros Gain Cyber Skills
Check out expert recommendations for protecting your AI system data. Plus, boost your IT department’s cybersecurity skills with a new interactive framework. In addition, learn about a malware campaign targeting critical infrastructure orgs. And get the latest on Russian cyber espionage and on a…
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;…
Frequently Asked Questions About Vibe Coding
Vibe coding has attracted much attention in recent weeks with the release of many AI-driven tools. This blog answers some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) around vibe coding.
MCP Prompt Injection: Not Just For Evil
MCP tools are implicated in several new attack techniques. Here's a look at how they can be manipulated for good, such as logging tool usage and filtering unauthorized commands.
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…