AI Adoption Brings Back Old Security Gaps, Says Mandiant
SC Media, Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Mandiant warns that reckless AI integration can reintroduce old security vulnerabilities and create new flaws.
Mandiant, a Google subsidiary, has warned organizations that careless AI adoption can lead to security gaps and the resurgence of previously resolved vulnerabilities.
Through controlled attack simulations, the company identified major security issues including weak data management, exposed unencrypted data flows, and flaws enabling attackers to modify security settings.
These vulnerabilities allowed attackers to escalate actions such as data theft and policy manipulation after initial social engineering access. Mandiant's vice president Jurgen Kutscher emphasized that CISOs are often not involved in AI workflow deployments, resulting in a lack of basic security controls that poses significant risk. The company stresses the critical importance of strict AI governance and consistent cybersecurity practices.