MCP Server Security: Why Agent Supply Chains Are Now the Target
Research finds hundreds of unauthenticated MCP servers, widespread SSRF flaws, and malicious marketplace skills, making AI agent supply chains a prime target.
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Research finds hundreds of unauthenticated MCP servers, widespread SSRF flaws, and malicious marketplace skills, making AI agent supply chains a prime target.
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