Brian Vermeer
Security professional at Snyk specializing in developer-focused security tooling; leads work on scanning agent skills, MCPs, and helping teams secure AI-native development workflows.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 35min
We Scanned 3,984 Skills — 1 in 7 Can Hack Your Machine
Brian Vermeer, a security pro at Snyk focused on developer-facing tooling, explains risks hidden in agent skills. They scanned nearly 4,000 skills and found widespread critical issues. Brian breaks down prompt injection, obfuscation tricks, supply-chain and credential risks, how trusted skills can turn malicious, and how Snyk’s agent scan and registry integrations help spot problems before you install.
