The browser blind spot: Phishing evolution and shadow AI risk with Cody Pierce

LimaCharlie

Feb 10, 2026

Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore browser security, phishing evolution, and the risks of shadow AI with Cody Pierce, CEO at Neon Cyber.

At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.

What We'll Discuss

In this episode, Cody Pierce shares insights on why the browser has become the critical attack surface for modern threats and how defenders need to shift their thinking beyond traditional perimeters. With two decades of offensive security experience, Cody explains how attackers leverage social engineering, credential theft, and the growing complexity of browser-based workflows to compromise organizations.

Key Topics:

Why the browser is where 90% of work happens and why traditional security approaches fall short
The shift from exploiting browsers to exploiting trust through phishing and social engineering
How small language models can detect phishing in under 100 milliseconds directly in the browser
Shadow AI and shadow SaaS risks when employees use unauthorized tools
Moving security closer to the risk: visibility and context at the browser level

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