Moltbook, Part 2: Agentic AI and Cybersecurity

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the cybersecurity risks associated with the agentic social network Moltbook, including various threats and concerns.

In this episode, Katherine Forrest and Scott Caravello continue their conversation on Moltbook—this time with a special guest. John Carlin, Chair of the firm's Cybersecurity & Data Protection and National Security & CFIUS practice groups, joins for a closer look at the cybersecurity risks of the agentic social network. In their wide-ranging discussion, the trio covers a host of concerns, from exposed credentials to hypothetical botnet threats to issues stemming from Moltbook’s vibe-coded origins. ## Learn More About Paul, Weiss’s Artificial Intelligence practice:https://www.paulweiss.com/industries/artificial-intelligence

People in this episode

Hosts: Katherine Forrest, Scott Caravello

Guest: John Carlin

Topics covered

• agentic AI
• cybersecurity
• social networks
• data protection
• botnet threats

Keywords

• Moltbook
• agentic AI
• cybersecurity
• data protection
• botnet threats
• social networks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paul, Weiss, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, National Security & CFIUS

Products: Moltbook

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