Mmastodon TechnologyCybersecurity first seen 4 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #3
Shadow AI use by employees raises workplace data leak concerns
Original: “Using an AI chatbot, assistant, or browser to speed up your work is tempting, but doing it without your employer’s know
Security commentary is warning that employees who use AI chatbots, assistants, or browser tools to speed up their work without their employer's knowledge—a practice dubbed 'shadow AI'—could be putting sensitive company data at risk. Malwarebytes has published an explainer on the trend, framing it as a growing cybersecurity concern for businesses.
Why now: Employees are rapidly adopting AI tools at work without oversight, prompting fresh warnings about data security risks.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 4 h ago to 4 h ago.
Evidence
- “Using an AI chatbot, assistant, or browser to speed up your work is tempting, but doing it without your employer’s knowledge can put sensitive data at risk.” Shadow AI explained: The work shortcut that could leak your company's secrets | Malwarebytes https://www.… · cyberseckyle@infosec.exchange · 2
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