AI agents are creating powerful new opportunities for both businesses and everyday users — from smarter customer experiences to increased efficiency. At the same time, they introduce serious cybersecurity risks, as adversaries weaponize these agents to mimic real users, maintain fake identities, and evade detection. In this interview, Frank Teruel, COO of Arkose Labs, explains the dual nature of AI agents, the shift from verifying users to verifying agents, real-world attack campaigns, and why a “Know Your AI Agent” (KYA) framework could be critical for the future.
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