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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 28 MIN

When AI Goes ROGUE: Stopping Catastrophic Failures in Agentic Systems

from Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, etc! · host Byte & Pieces

Is your AI assistant actually a double agent waiting to leak your bank details?We are reacting to a terrifyingly eye-opening discussion between cybersecurity legends David Bombal and Dr. Mike Pound, and let’s just say: the future of Agentic AI is basically the Wild West.We’ve all played with ChatGPT, but what happens when we give AI "agents" the power to read our emails, access our calendars, and execute code? In this episode, we break down the massive security gap that the industry is ignoring. We explore the concept of Non-Deterministic AI—which is a fancy way of saying "we don't know what it’s going to do next."We dissect the mechanics of Prompt Injection (the new SQL injection) and how hackers can trick an LLM into bypassing its own safety filters to steal sensitive medical or financial data. It’s not just about a chatbot saying a bad word anymore; it’s about autonomous agents having the keys to the castle while developers treat security as an afterthought.From Defense-in-Depth strategies to the absolute necessity of "human-in-the-loop" verification, we cover what you need to know to survive the next wave of cybersecurity threats.Are we building tools to help us, or weapons to hack us?Tune in as we bridge the gap between AI development and digital defense.👉 Found this useful? Tap FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay ahead of the hackers. Share this episode with your IT friends or anyone who trusts AI a little too much—it might just save their data.#AgenticAI #Cybersecurity #DavidBombal #PromptInjection #LLMSecurity #AIHacking #TechNews #Privacy #FutureOfTech #PodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-true-crime-unsolved-mysteries-etc--5995429/support.ThrillingThreadsPod.com - Unravel the Unknown.Dive deep into the world's greatest conspiracy theories, strange phenomena, true crimes, and unsolved mysteries. Follow the threads.You May also Like these:SkyNearMe.com – Your all-in-one "Sky Super-App." Track real-time weather,  sunset and air quality, stargazing conditions, 5G signal mapping, drone flight zones, solar potential, track satellites, rocket launches, UFO sightings in your local airspace and even get your Sky Horoscope and more!🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 

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