When AI agents move faster than security teams, the game changes, and the risks multiply.

Ron welcomes back Marco “Mystic Marc” Figueroa, Program Manager at Mozilla’s 0DIN Program, to continue the conversation and update on 2025’s most pressing AI and cybersecurity shifts. From the explosive rise of AI agents and OpenAI’s rumored browser to the hidden dangers of MCP implementations and prompt injection exploits like the Gemini attack, Marco shares insights that security pros can’t afford to miss.

Impactful Moments00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Why 2025 is the year of the agent05:45 - MCP’s rapid adoption and security risks10:00 - The Gemini prompt injection vulnerability15:00 - How attackers hide malicious AI prompts18:00 - High success rates in non-technical teams22:00 - Rise of voice-based AI scams25:00 - Using jailbreaks to bend AI to your needs30:00 - Predictions on OpenAI’s upcoming browser33:00 - The profit battle between OpenAI and Microsoft35:00 - Windsurf’s rollercoaster of acquisitions

Links:Connect with our guest Marco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-figueroa-re/

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