We let OpenClaw loose on an internal network. Here’s what it found
Summary
Sophos X-Ops tested OpenClaw, an agentic AI, by granting it access to an internal legacy network. The AI identified various security findings on the network.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article demonstrates the potential of AI agents to autonomously discover vulnerabilities and sensitive information within a network, posing a new challenge for defenders.
Defender Context
The article highlights the growing capability of AI agents to mimic red team activities, which defenders must prepare for. Organizations should consider how AI could be used to discover weaknesses in their own environments and focus on strengthening perimeter defenses and internal monitoring to detect such automated reconnaissance.