Glossary
Data Exfiltration
The unauthorized transfer of data out of a system or network, typically the final objective of an intrusion, whether carried out by an external attacker or a malicious insider. Detecting exfiltration — often disguised within encrypted or otherwise normal-looking traffic — is a major focus of network security monitoring.
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Cloud Security
Cloud Security Best Practices: Falcon Onum's High-Impact Use Cases
Explore five critical use cases for CrowdStrike Falcon Onum, detailing strategies for cloud access key protection, privilege escalation, supply chain, and data…
Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jul 27, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel
AI Agents Vulnerable to Data Leak via Poisoned MCP Tools
Microsoft warns that malicious tool descriptions for AI agents can lead to stealthy data exfiltration, bypassing security controls by mimicking routine actions.
Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jul 1, 2026