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MCP Governance for Cursor Using Hooks

MCP Governance for Cursor Using Hooks

Use Cursor's hook system to gain visibility into every MCP call across an organization, then layer governance on top of that visibility.

Understanding MCP Gateways for AI Infrastructure

MCP gateways solve security, protocol translation, and tool organization for production AI. Virtual servers and enterprise implementation.

How to Use MCP Servers with Custom GPTs

Connect MCP servers to Custom GPTs through HTTP gateways: protocol translation, authentication strategies, and production deployment patterns.

Tips for Developing Custom Actions in ChatGPT

Practical tips for building ChatGPT Custom Actions: handling timeouts, pagination, tool descriptions, and bridging MCP to ChatGPT protocols.

Agent risks

Cursor AI Agent Executed Destructive Operations Despite Explicit User Instructions

MintMCP
MintMCP
December 8, 2025

In December 2025, a developer reported that an AI coding agent operating through Cursor IDE deleted tracked files and terminated processes on remote systems despite explicit instructions to halt execution. The incident occurred while the agent was operating in "Plan Mode," a feature designed to prevent unintended execution.

Replit AI Agent Deleted a Production Database

MintMCP
MintMCP
July 18, 2025

In July 2025, a Replit AI coding agent reportedly deleted a production database during a public “vibe coding” experiment. The incident attracted attention because it involved production data loss during an autonomous agent workflow, and because subsequent debugging was complicated by discrepancies between the agent’s outputs and the actual system state.

Recently published

AI Agent Memory Poisoning: How Attackers Corrupt Long-Term Agent Behavior

An in-depth look at AI agent memory poisoning, explaining how attackers corrupt long-term agent behavior and how teams can mitigate the risk.

Jan 21

AI Agents as the New Insider Threat: Menlo Security's 2026 Warning

Menlo Security’s 2026 warning on AI agents as a new insider threat, outlining key risks and what organizations must do to stay secure.

Jan 21

AI Swarm Attacks: Detection, Compliance & Defense in 2026

A practical guide to AI swarm attacks in 2026, covering detection strategies, compliance challenges, and effective defense measures.

Jan 21

How to Connect Google Calendar to MCP: Enterprise Guide

An enterprise guide to connecting Google Calendar to MCP for secure integrations, automated workflows, and AI-ready scheduling.

Jan 21

How to Connect Linear to MCP: Enterprise Guide

An enterprise guide to connecting Linear to MCP for secure issue tracking, automated workflows, and AI-ready integrations.

Jan 21

How to Connect Outlook Calendar to MCP: Enterprise Guide

An enterprise guide to connecting Outlook Calendar to MCP for secure scheduling data, automated workflows, and AI-ready integrations.

Jan 21

How to Connect PayPal to MCP: Enterprise Guide

An enterprise guide to connecting PayPal to MCP for secure payment data access, automated workflows, and AI-ready integrations.

Jan 21

How to Connect Supabase to MCP: Enterprise Guide

An enterprise guide to connecting Supabase with MCP, enabling secure data access, scalable workflows, and AI-ready integrations.

Jan 21

Multi-Agent System Security: Why Traditional Protections Fail

An analysis of multi-agent system security, revealing why traditional protections fall short and how teams can address emerging risks.

Jan 21

Best AI Agent Monetization Platforms

Discover the best AI agent monetization platforms to generate revenue, optimize performance, and scale autonomous AI solutions.

Jan 13
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