AI models can find security vulnerabilities. Can they fix them? with Keith Hoodlet

We all know AI models are getting better at finding software vulnerabilities. But can they fix them without creating new problems? In this episode, Wade sits down with Keith Hoodlet, 1Password’s Director of Security Research, to discuss new findings from Off-by-1 Labs. Plus, how quickly does good cybersecurity start saving you money? 💸🔐 In Watchtower Weekly, we look at the rising cost of data breaches, and why investing in security might be far cheaper than dealing with the fallout. Using the latest numbers from IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach report, we explore how AI-enabled attacks are changing the economics of cybercrime. 📈 In #Ask1Password, we share our best tips for convincing your family to start using 1Password, especially if you’re already using it at work. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

We all know AI models are getting better at finding software vulnerabilities. But can they fix them without creating new problems? In this episode, Wade sits down with Keith Hoodlet, 1Password’s Director of Security Research, to discuss new findings from Off-by-1 Labs.

Plus, how quickly does good cybersecurity start saving you money? 💸🔐 In Watchtower Weekly, we look at the rising cost of data breaches, and why investing in security might be far cheaper than dealing with the fallout. Using the latest numbers from IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach report, we explore how AI-enabled attacks are changing the economics of cybercrime. 📈

In #Ask1Password, we share our best tips for convincing your family to start using 1Password, especially if you’re already using it at work. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

🏰  Watchtower Weekly

Data breach costs climb as AI-powered attacks surge

• IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report
• The Average Cost of a Data Breach Rises to $5 Million
• Data breach costs climb as AI-powered attacks surge
• One in Four Malicious Breaches are AI-Enabled, Costing Companies $6 Million on Average
• Organizations turn to AI as data breach costs jump 12%

🎙  Guest Interview – Keith Hoodlet

• 👉 Off-by-1 Labs at 1Password
• 📄 1Password blog: Why AI-generated vulnerability patches still require expert human review
• 📲 Follow Keith Hoodlet on LinkedIn

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