Steve Gibson

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Host and primary analyst for the Security Now podcast, where he regularly examines cybersecurity threats including certificate infrastructure vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, and supply chain risks. A security researcher who combines technical analysis of emerging threats with broader topics ranging from authentication failures to privacy concerns in age verification systems. Discussed across multiple tech-focused podcasts for his expertise in dissecting complex security issues and their real-world implications.

Appears On

Security Now (Audio)All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)This Week in Privacy Windows Weekly (Audio)This Week in Tech (Audio)

Episode Appearances

Security Now (Audio) · May 6, 2026

SN 1077: A Browser AI API? - End of Bug Bounties?

“Primary host analyzing security implications of AI integration into browsers and vulnerability discovery models”

AI-Driven Vulnerability DiscoveryBug Bounty Program EvolutionBrowser AI API Standardization

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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 6, 2026

Security Now 1077: A Browser AI API?

“Host analyzing Google's Browser Prompt API, bug bounty economics, and AI vulnerability discovery implications”

Browser Prompt API and local LLM deployment in ChromeAI-driven vulnerability discovery and exploitationBug bounty program economics and sustainability

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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 29, 2026

Security Now 1076: FAST16.SYS

“Primary host discussing Fast16.sys discovery, security trends, and GRC product updates including DNS Benchmark v5”

Fast16.sys rootkit architecture and precision sabotage mechanismsSupply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelinesBitwarden CLI compromise and developer secret exfiltration

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This Week in Privacy · Apr 25, 2026

Would You Pay $60 For A Browser? (ft. Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons)

“Likened Mythos vulnerability threat to Y2K; discussed need for proactive software security preparation”

Brave Origin browser pricing model and feature removal strategySurveillance pricing and algorithmic discrimination in retailAnthropic Mythos vulnerability detection tool and Project Glasswing

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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 23, 2026

Intelligent Machines 867: The Ketchup Effect

“Discussed Mythos cybersecurity capabilities and software perfectibility; quoted on vulnerability trends”

AI Compute Capacity Constraints and RationingVulnerability Disclosure and AI-Driven Exploit GenerationClaude Code Access Restrictions and Pricing Models

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Windows Weekly (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026

WW 980: Running Outta Tolkiens - Hands-On With 2 Snapdragon X2 Laptops!

“Discussed Mythos AI security capabilities and zero-day exploit timeline compression”

Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop performance and gaming compatibilityMicrosoft Recall security vulnerability debunkingGame Pass pricing strategy and subscriber retention

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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026

Windows Weekly 980: Running Outta Tolkiens

“Referenced for analysis of AI-driven security vulnerability detection and zero-day exploit timelines”

Recall Security Vulnerability DebunkingSnapdragon X2 Elite Laptop Performance and GamingToken-Based AI Billing Models

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Security Now (Audio) · Jan 7, 2026

SN 1059: MongoBleed - Code Signing Under Siege

“Host of Security Now; security researcher expressing concerns about certificate authority consolidation and authentication failures”

MongoBleed vulnerability (CVE-2025-14847)Code signing certificate lifetime reductionCloud-based code signing services

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Security Now (Audio) · Dec 28, 2025

SN 1058: A Gift for the New Year - Vitamin D Revisited

“Host of Security Now; conducted extensive vitamin D research and personal supplementation experiments; discovered personal deficiency despite healthy lifestyle”

Vitamin D physiology and metabolism (UVB conversion, liver hydroxylation, kidney activation)Vitamin D deficiency epidemic and prevalence statisticsVitamin D supplementation dosing and safety thresholds

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Security Now (Audio) · Dec 24, 2025

SN 1057: GhostPoster - Free VPNs, Hidden Risks

“Host and primary analyst discussing security threats, cryptocurrency theft, malware campaigns, and certificate infrastructure”

North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft OperationsKimWolf Android Botnet and Smart TV SecurityGhostPoster Firefox Extension Malware Campaign

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This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025

TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025

“Security researcher; host of Security Now; discussed Salt Typhoon, Chinese supply chain risks, age verification privacy concerns”

AI Model Performance and Scaling (DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)Generative AI Data Center Economics and ProfitabilityAge Verification Technology and Facial Age Estimation

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Security Now (Audio) · Dec 17, 2025

SN 1056: Australia - AI Coding Blunders Exposed

“Security researcher and host discussing power grid threats, AI code quality, certificate authorities, and age verification systems”

China Power Grid Vulnerability ResearchReact-to-Shell CVE-2025-55182 ExploitationAI-Generated Code Quality Issues

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