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Security Now (Audio)·Jul 8, 2026·2h 53m·Episode #1086

SN 1086: The Apex Agentic Adversary - Visual Prompt Injection Strikes

Show notes

From the sudden retirement of Internet pioneer Vint Cerf to the unstoppable advance of "apex agentic adversaries," get a front-row seat to the unfolding security revolution and its massive real-world stakes.

  • Why Fable5's re-release has disappointed.
  • Opera becomes the first browser to offer "Paste Protect."
  • Microsoft BlueHammer exploit is "hammering" systems.
  • Industry legend (TCP creator) Vint Cerf on AI.
  • Chrome turns 150 with too many fixes to load.
  • Google fails to sidestep a $4.67 billion EU fine.
  • One last (we can hope) Chat Control vote next week.
  • AirDrop & Android Quick Share are exploitable.
  • How to bypass Claude's and ChatGPT's guardrails.
  • My own Sunday spin with SpinRite.
  • A legendary hacker uses AI on a widespread library

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1086-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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