CyberBytes: The Podcast

The Browser Is the New Battleground: Vivek Ramachandran on Rogue AI Agents, Zero-Day Hacks & Solo Founder Lessons


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In this special BlackHat 2025 episode, Steffen welcomes back Vivek Ramachandran, renowned cybersecurity expert, Defcon speaker, and founder of SquareX, to explore how the browser has become today’s hottest security battleground.

We cover:

  • How browser security has evolved dramatically in just 18 months

  • Why attackers are pivoting from endpoints to browsers

  • The rise of rogue AI agents and what it means for enterprise security

  • SquareX’s innovative approach to browser detection & response + DLP

  • Vivek’s personal journey as a solo founder and how he stays motivated

  • The comic book he created to teach kids about ethical hacking

If you’re a CISO, IT leader, or just curious about the future of cyber defence, this episode will open your eyes to the threats (and opportunities) hiding inside your browser.


Vivek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekramachandran/

SquareX - https://www.linkedin.com/company/getsquarex/

Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

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