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Trump's latest AI leader resigns. The Army burns through its AI tokens. Scammers impersonate IC3 personnel.HollowGraph malware uses a compromised Microsoft 365 calendar for C2. Qilin ransomware targets a critical Palo Alto Networks flaw. A North Korean campaign targets Web3 and cryptocurrency professionals through fake job recruitment scams. Zimbra patches multiple critical bugs. Shadow AI creates regulatory headaches. Hackers wipe Romania’s land registry database. Our guest is Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC, setting the record straight on ransomware trends. Patching the automotive security system you didn’t know you had.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we have Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC, joining us to discuss ransomware trends in the healthcare industry. We also discuss findings from the Health-ISAC 2026 CISO Benchmarking Report and Health-ISAC's 2nd Quarter Heartbeat Report, which examine the current threat landscape facing the health sector. Selected Reading Trump's latest AI czar has already resigned (TechCrunch) The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens (WIRED) Fake FBI Agents Use IC3 Complaints to Target Scam Victims (Hackread) New HollowGraph Malware Abuses Microsoft 365 Calendar for C&C Communication (SecurityWeek) Critical Palo Alto VPN bug now exploited by Qilin ransomware gang (Bleeping Computer) Researchers Uncover North Korean 'ClickFake' Campaign Targeting Web3 Pros (Infosecurity Magazine) <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/zimbra-u

Hugging Face reports an autonomous AI-powered breach. Ernst & Young discloses a client data breach. Attackers are actively exploiting a critical ServiceNow flaw. Ransomware gangs sharpen their tactics against law firms. Capital One open-sources an AI security tool. Text salting fools AI email filters. Hidden gambling apps slip into Apple’s App Store. And federal agents arrest a Florida man accused of spreading malware through video games. Monday business briefing. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses election integrity. Fake feathers lead to faulty findings. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing election integrity and the Trump administration’s waning influence. You can read more here.  Selected Reading AI Agents Turned Into Attackers: Hugging Face Reveals Autonomous Intrusion Campaign (Security Affairs) Ernst & Young Data Breach Affects Personal, Financial Information (SecurityWeek) Critical ServiceNow code execution flaw now exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer) How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing (Wisconsin Law Journal) Capital One Open Sources AI-Powered ‘VulnHunter’ Security Tool (SecurityWeek) AI spam filters are getting suckered by old-school text salting (The Register) Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil (9to5Mac) <a href="http

As space becomes an increasingly critical part of modern infrastructure, governments are reevaluating decades of policy to ensure reliable, secure, and independent access to the systems they are increasingly relying on. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with producer Ethan Cook⁠ to explore Europe's evolving space strategy and how it is increasingly prioritizing space sovereignty. During the conversation, they examine the EU's proposed Space Act and how it aims to improve the region's space security, sustainability, and reliability for years to come.⁠⁠⁠ Key sources: EU Space Act. EU Space Strategy for Security and Defense. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Fievisohn, Ph.D, Senior Threat Researcher from Silent Push, is sharing their work on "Meet DriveSurge: A New Threat Actor Using ClickFix and Fake Update Drive-By Attacks in Thousands of Compromised Sites." Silent Push researchers have identified a newly named threat actor, DriveSurge, which has compromised thousands of legitimate websites and uses ClickFix and fake browser update lures to distribute malware at scale through a pay-per-install operation. The group leverages a traffic distribution system called zTDS to silently redirect visitors from trusted websites to malicious payloads, while employing sophisticated infrastructure, obfuscation, and fingerprinting techniques to evade detection. The report also details how DriveSurge targets both Windows and macOS users and provides defenders with eight infrastructure fingerprints to help identify and disrupt the campaign. The research and executive brief can be found here: Meet DriveSurge: A New Threat Actor Using ClickFix and Fake Update Drive-By Attacks in Thousands of Compromised Sites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nightmare Eclipse drops another Windows zero-day. The Gentlemen take the ransomware crown. CISA orders emergency Fortinet patching. Canada’s surveillance bill faces U.S. scrutiny. Meta’s Oversight Board flags AI censorship bias. Commerce tops the cyber target list. An active espionage campaign hits Bangladesh’s military. The Hewlett Foundation commits $100 million to emerging tech security. And U.S. prosecutors dismantle an alleged cyber-enabled money laundering network. Our guest is Nick Stohlman, Vice President of CJIS Strategy at Imprivata, talking about CJIS readiness and the identity security challenges facing public safety agencies. Leaked source code reveals an AI mixtape. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Nick Stohlman, Vice President of CJIS Strategy at Imprivata, talking about CJIS, Criminal Justice Information Services, readiness and the identity security challenges facing public safety agencies. Selected Reading New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges (Bleeping Computer) The Gentlemen Overtakes Qilin as Most Prolific Ransomware Threat (Infosecurity Magazine) CISA urges immediate action on actively exploited Fortinet flaws (Bleeping Computer) Senator calls on Rubio, Blanche to push back against Canadian surveillance legislation (The Record) Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes (Reuters) Commerc

CISA warns of active SharePoint attacks. The NSA pushes coordinated vulnerability disclosure. ClickLock Stealer targets macOS. Splunk and Zoom patch critical flaws. Spirals ransomware strikes in under 24 hours. New Windows evasion techniques emerge. LabubaRAT poses as NVIDIA software. 23andMe settles over its 2023 breach. Plus, a look back at one of the most audacious data center heists ever pulled off. Our guest is Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint, discussing why agentic AI is creating a new insider threat. Near, far, wherever you are…the scam must go on. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint, and he is discussing why agentic AI is creating a new insider threat. Selected Reading CISA urges immediate SharePoint hardening as exploits mount (CSO Online) NSA joins CISA and Others in Releasing the Cybersecurity Information Sheet “Establishing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Program to Work with Security Researchers” (NSA) ‘ClickLock Stealer’ Bypasses macOS Security With Social Engineering, Process Killing (SecurityWeek) Splunk, Zoom Patch Critical Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) New Spirals ransomware encrypts victim network in under 24 hours (Bleeping Computer) Bind Link Abuse: One Windows Feature, Many Ways to Blind Your EDR (Bitdefender) LabubaRAT: A Rust Based Remote Access Tool Masquerading as NVIDIA Software (Blackpoint Cyber)</

Patch Tuesday. SonicWall urges immediate patching of actively exploited vulnerabilities.  The White House launches an AI-backed vulnerability clearinghouse. The Air Force contends with widespread cybersecurity quarantines. The UK and EU blame Russia for last year’s cyberattack on Poland’s power grid. Meta faces accusations of AI-assisted layoffs. NATO allies collaborate in space. The Pentagon offers paid cyber apprenticeships. Spanish police dismantle a cybercrime and money-laundering network. Our guest is Clark Frogley, Global Head of Fraud at Quantexa and former FBI agent, discussing the fraud-as-a-service economy and what banks are missing. Grok Build users data is cloudy with a chance of uploads.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Clark Frogley, Global Head of Fraud at Quantexa and former FBI agent, as he is discussing the fraud-as-a-service economy and what banks are missing. Selected Reading Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws (Krebs on Security) Adobe Patches Critical ColdFusion Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Vulnerabilities Patched by Fortinet, Ivanti, ServiceNow (SecurityWeek) ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Fixed by Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell (SecurityWeek) Critical Vulnerabilities Patched With Fresh Chrome 150, Firefox 152 Updates (SecurityWeek) SonicWall warns of SMA1000 flaws exploited in zero-day attacks, patch now (Bleeping Computer) White House announces ‘Gold Eagle’ AI clearinghouse for cyber vulnerabilities (Nextgov/FCW) <a hre

Treasury sanctions a VPN provider tied to ransomware. The Pentagon hits pause on CMMC audits. Critical flaws surface in Google Cloud’s Dialogflow CX. Estée Lauder discloses a data breach. Mobile networks become a battlefield for tracking U.S. personnel. Australia calls out Big Tech over child safety. SAP patches critical bugs. CISA flags an actively exploited Cisco flaw. And the federal government accelerates AI investments. Our guest is Bogdan Botezatu, Senior Director, Threat Research and Reporting at Bitdefender, talking about Cyberthreats to Journalists and Influencers. AI costs savings come at a price. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Bogdan Botezatu, Senior Director, Threat Research and Reporting at Bitdefender, is talking about "Targeting the Messengers: Cyberthreats to Journalists and Influencers," their awareness campaign designed to address the escalating digital and reputational risks faced by media professionals in hostile environments. Selected Reading US sanctions VPN, malware providers for enabling ransomware attacks (Bleeping Computer) Pentagon announces 'immediate suspension' of CMMC Phase II mandates (Breaking Defense) Google Cloud Dialogflow CX vulnerability allowed AI agent hijacking | brief  (SC Media) Estée Lauder Companies Reports Data Breach Exposing Health Records and SSNs (Beyond Machines) US military targeted in Iran war phone-tracking campaign (Financial Times) Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse (Reuters) <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sa

The U.S. and its allies warn of Russian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure as Europe rolls out new sanctions. Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft. Progress investigates a potential ShareFile security incident, Zimbra patches a critical flaw, and researchers uncover the new CrashStealer macOS malware. Plus, the EPA tests water utility resilience, scammers clone trusted news sites, and our Monday business briefing. Our guest is Brandon Karpf, from NTT, discussing the 11th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue. Californians smash that delete button. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Brandon Karpf, friend of the show discussing the 11th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue. Selected Reading US and allies warn of Russian critical infrastructure attacks (Bleeping Computer) EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks (Bleeping Computer) OpenAI Hardware Biz Built with Apple Secrets, Apple Says (Gov Infosecurity) Progress Software Warns of “External Security Threat” to ShareFile (Infosecurity Magazine) Zimbra Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerability (SecurityWeek) When Hackers Cut the Internet, Will the Water Still Flow? (BankInfo Security) ‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites (The Guardian) CrashStealer: C++ macOS infostealer posing as crash reporter (Jamf) Business Briefing for 07.08.26  (N2K Pro

As the world prepares itself for quantum computing, governments and private space enterprises alike are looking to get ahead of the technology and manage the rapidly-accelerating risks. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with ⁠⁠⁠Eddy Zervigon, CEO of Quantum XChange to discuss the impacts that the post-quantum world will have impact on the space sector. During the conversation, they explore what stakeholders are doing to prepare themselves for Q-day and what a post-quantum world could look like.⁠ Key sources: USHERING IN THE NEXT FRONTIER OF QUANTUM INNOVATION Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Geoff White, host of Cyber Hack and BBC journalist, taking a deep dive into the Conti ransomware gang. Geoff explores an in-depth investigation into the notorious Conti ransomware gang, drawing from thousands of leaked internal messages to reveal how the group operated behind the scenes. The research uncovers surprising internal debates over targeting healthcare organizations, the fallout from accidentally exposing sensitive Saudi royal family data, and frantic efforts to free an arrested gang member. It also offers a rare look at Conti leader Vitaliy Kovalev through newly uncovered video footage, providing an unprecedented glimpse into one of cybercrime's most influential figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers track ransomware they say is getting GoshDarn sophisticated. Zimbra patches a critical vulnerability affecting its Classic Web Client. A sophisticated vishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. GigaWiper combines espionage capabilities with multiple destructive payloads. The EU sues member states over lax cybersecurity. The NSA revives TAO. A Puerto Rican agency exposes roughly a million Social Security numbers. A former ransomware negotiator heads to prison for assisting BlackCat. Our guest is Maxim Zavodchik, Senior Director of AI Security Research at Akamai, with insights on the upcoming MCP specification. Bad Wifi leaves a trophy up for grabs.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest We are joined by Maxim Zavodchik, Senior Director of AI Security Research at Akamai sharing insights on new security risks that can arise from upcoming MCP specification. Selected Reading New Ransomware Exploits Malicious Driver to Remove Cybersecurity Protections (Infosecurity Magazine) Zimbra urges customers to patch critical web client XSS flaw (Bleeping Computer) Okta Warns of Vishing Attacks Targeting Microsoft 365 Customers (SecurityWeek) GigaWiper Combines Multiple Malware for System-Level Sabotage (SecurityWeek) Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (European Commision) European Patience With Cybersecurity Laggards Snaps (BankInfoSecurity) NSA revives 'Tailored Access Operations' name for elite hacking unit (The Record) <a href="https://www.

GhostApproval puts AI coding assistants under the microscope. Microsoft fixes the RoguePlanet zero-day. More than 70 cybersecurity firms back a new AI Charter. An Ohio county may have paid a $1 million ransom. AssuranceAmerica discloses a breach affecting nearly seven million people. Australia bricks thousands of broadband routers. Israeli fintech Nayax reports a cyber incident. KDDI confirms a massive telecom data breach. A global anti-fraud operation leads to thousands of arrests. Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies explains the EU Cloud and AI Development Act. Slopfix fights fire with fire.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies discussing the EU Cloud and AI Development Act. Selected Reading GhostApproval Flaw Hits Six Major AI Coding Assistants (Infosecurity Magazine) Microsoft Patches RoguePlanet Defender Zero-Day That Grants SYSTEM Access (Daily CyberSecurity) New AI Security Charter Backed by Over 70 Cyber Firms  (Infosecurity Magazine) County Government Reportedly Paid $1 Million to Cyber Extortion Group (SecurityWeek) AssuranceAmerica data breach exposes records of 6.9 million drivers (Bleeping Computer) Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers (Ars Technica) Nayax shares slide after fintech company reveals cloud security breach (Ctech) <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/12-million-impacte

Accenture confirms a data breach. An Australian telecom investigates a nationwide outage. It’s shields up for the UK. CISA eyes September for its critical infrastructure reporting rule. NewsJunkie fakes CTV ad traffic. Agentic AI triggers EDR. CISA taps Mythos for vulnerability scans. Meta faces trillion dollar fines in state lawsuits. Our guest is Russ Anderson, COO and co-founder of RapidFort, sharing a coordinated industry effort to harden the world’s most critical open source software against AI-enabled cyber threats. When it comes to breaches, mum’s the word.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Russ Anderson, COO and co-founder of RapidFort, is sharing the Linux Foundation's Akrites initiative, a coordinated industry effort to harden the world’s most critical open source software against AI-enabled cyber threats. Selected Reading Accenture confirms breach after hacker offers stolen data for sale (Bleeping Computer) Nationwide Telstra outage disrupts thousands, raises questions of foreign launched cyberattack (The Nightly) Britain plans to build autonomous AI 'Cyber Shield' to defend nation (The Record) CISA Eyes September Date for Final Cyber Incident Reporting Rule (MeriTalk) HUMAN Security Disrupts CTV Device Spoofing Operation "NewsJunkie" (Globe Newswire) When AI agents look like attackers: what behavioral telemetry tells us (SOPHOS) Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to natio

CERT/CC warns of an unpatched Tenda router backdoor. Adobe races to patch an actively exploited ColdFusion flaw. Canada pulls back the curtain on offensive cyber operations. Anthropic quietly removes hidden tracking from Claude Code. Chinese AI gains momentum as U.S. providers sweeten the deal. U.S. cloud firms challenge South Korea’s new security rules. Microsoft’s device telemetry helps unmask an alleged Scattered Spider hacker. And Spanish police arrest an alleged pro-Russia hacktivist.Orla Daly, CIO at Skillsoft, discusses if AI is already bypassing its own guardrails and why most organizations aren't ready. The stochastic parrot is back, and it’s tired of being misquoted. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Orla Daly, CIO at Skillsoft, discusses if AI is already bypassing its own guardrails and why most organizations aren't ready. Selected Reading Hidden Tenda Router Backdoor Grants Admin Access, No Patch Available (Security Affairs) Hackers Exploit Maximum Severity Adobe ColdFusion Flaw (Infosecurity Magazine) Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists, and a ransomware gang last year (TechCrunch) Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance (Ars Technica) Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge (CNBC) AI Giants Are Handing Out Tons of Free Computing Power to Grab Startup Share (Wall Street Journal) U.S. Big T

The FBI disrupts a major residential proxy service. Attackers exploit Fortinet firewalls to target UK officials. European lawmakers call for a spyware investigation. A new macOS infostealer masquerades as a clipboard manager. Prompt injection campaigns targeting AI agents through malicious websites and SEO poisoning. Researchers trick Claude into remote code execution. AI’s strain on the power grid is complicated. Monday business briefing. Our guest is Gabi Reish, VP Product, Threat Intelligence & Exposure Management at Bitsight, sharing insights on how cybercriminal activity is shifting. Anime and AI meet adolescent antics.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Gabi Reish, VP Product, Threat Intelligence & Exposure Management at Bitsight, sharing insights on how cybercriminal activity is shifting. You can learn more here. Selected Reading FBI Seizes NetNut Domains as Google Disrupts 2M Device Proxy Network (HackRead) Russian hackers steal government logins (The Telegraph) Lawmaker Probing Pegasus Spyware Infected Using Same Malware (BankInfo Security) PamStealer: a Rust-based macOS infostealer that validates credentials through PAM (Jamf) Prompt Injection Attacks Trick AI Agents Into Making Crypto Payments (SecurityWeek) Red teamers turned Claude Desktop into a double agent to do their evil bidding (The Register) How Data Centers Grid Instability Threatens Reliability (IEEE Spectrum) Quantifind

Over the past two decades, the space industry has changed dramatically, evolving from a largely government led effort to one that is now rooted in private enterprises driving growth and innovation. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with ⁠⁠⁠Damian DiPippa, CEO of Auria Space, to discuss how the commercialization of the space industry is driving new changes. During the conversation, they explore the future of command and control, cyber resilience, and the growing partnership between commercial and national security space. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we take a break this 4th of July weekend, please enjoy this encore of AI Security Brief. Your enterprise AI strategy isn’t as far along as you think. The reality for most organizations today is that AI is disrupting existing processes more than it’s delivering outcomes… so far. And according to Dr. Grace Trinidad, Research Director at IDC, that’s how it should be. In this episode, host Johnny Hand sits down with Dr. Grace to discuss how AI adoption follows the same pattern as almost every major digital transformation, and why this disruption phase we’re in is messy, yet critically important.  What we cover: How history demonstrates that automation across industries created disruption well before delivering value Why your AI adoption strategy is much more than simple tool deployment What business and technology leaders need to consider as they integrate AI into operational workflows How token consumption and AI FinOps are the emerging security and cost risk How AI ontologies will be the next real business differentiator Why stick around:  If you’ve been wondering if your organization’s AI adoption strategy is ahead of the curve, Dr. Grace will give you a much clearer picture of where you really stand. Episode resources: Dr. Grace Trinidad on LinkedIn Securing the AI Enterprise: 5 Key Steps for Business Leaders Closing the Governance Gap in Agentic AI ⁠Johnny Hand on LinkedIn TrendAI on LinkedIn About AI Security Brief AI Security Brief is where security and technology leaders come to get ahead. Join us for real conversations on the AI trends, threats, and decisions that can't wait. About TrendAI™ TrendAI™ empowers organizations to lead the future of AI with proactive security designed to inspire innovation and eliminate risk. TrendAI™. AI Fearlessly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss 10 years of vulnerabilities, zero‑days, and hardware flaws. Together they reflect on the last decade of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, exploring key shifts, landmark incidents like WannaCry and Log4Shell, and the evolving landscape shaped by hardware issues and AI. Join Maria and Dave as they discuss how these changes impacted security practices and the importance of vigilance in a rapidly interconnected world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI considers an equity plan to share AI wealth with the public. Cisco confirms active exploitation of its unified CM platform. Researchers discover autonomous ransomware. The Vect ransomware operation partners with TeamPCP. The FortiBleed credential-harvesting campaign is linked to ransomware attacks. Veil#Drop stealthily deploys the PureLog Stealer. Scammers target small businesses with fake law enforcement emails. Apple’s Hide My Email feature…doesn’t. An alleged Scattered Spider member is extradited to the United States. Our guest is Ben Yelin, Dave's Caveat cohost, on the Supreme Court’s geofence warrants ruling. Microsoft’s quantum claims leave physicists in two states at once. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies discussing the Supreme Court ruling on geofence warrants. If you enjoyed this conversation, you can check out Ben on Caveat. Selected Reading OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports (CNN Business) Cisco finally confirms attackers exploiting Unified CM flaw (Bleeping Computer) Sysdig Details JADEPUFFER, the First Documented Agentic Ransomware Operation (HackRead) Vect and TeamPCP partner for ransomware campaigns (Sophos) FortiBleed Campaign Linked to INC, Lynx Ransomware Attacks (SecurityWeek) VEIL#DROP: Blogspot-Hosted PowerShell Loader (Secureonix) Fake Interpol investigation emails target small businesses with r

The US restores exports of Anthropic’s most advanced AI models. Adobe and Citrix rush out critical patches. RustDuck emerges as a fast-evolving DDoS threat. The Gentlemen raise the stakes with a new EDR-killing exploit. Rocket lab bets big on Iridium. Researchers unveil browser-only ransomware. New Zealand faces questions about its cyber readiness. Iran’s long-running cyber espionage campaign is back in the spotlight. Our guest is Donald Codling, CISO and senior advisor to REGO on cybersecurity and data privacy matters, to discuss the importance of tying security by design to psychological safety and digital trust. VIP backstage access, courtesy of Claude. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Donald Codling, CISO and senior advisor to REGO on cybersecurity and data privacy matters, to discuss the importance of tying security by design to psychological safety and digital trust. Selected Reading Fable and Mythos: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools (BBC) Adobe patches seven max severity ColdFusion, Campaign flaws (Bleeping Computer) RustDuck: The Botnet That's Still Small but Engineering Like It Plans to Grow (SecurityAffairs) Citrix Patches NetScaler Vulnerabilities, Including New ‘HTTP/2 Bomb’ Attack (SecurityWeek) Not very gentlemanly: Analyzing a zero-day exploit used by The Gentlemen ransomware to disable targets’ EDRs (Expel) Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth (Globe Newswire) <a

The Supreme Court limits geofence warrants. DHS moves to expand CISA. The State Department offers $10 million for Russian hackers. A legal theory could reshape EU-U.S. data sharing. Plus, cyberattacks hit D.C. housing, Oracle and SimpleHelp flaws face active exploitation, malware lingers on Japanese military networks, and stolen Apple supplier data surfaces online. John Cannava, CIO at Ping Identity, discusses how identity threats don't go on holiday. The Secret Service dial down the risk on BYOD.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by John Cannava, CIO at Ping Identity, as he discusses how identity threats don't go on holiday: how attackers take advantage of these high-traffic moments to blend in with normal user behavior, and what needs to change to better protect fans of major events like this summer's World Cup, and identity threats in travel at large. Selected Reading Supreme Court says police need a warrant to obtain Google location data (Washington Post) DHS Eyes 600 New Cybersecurity Hires, New Director for CISA (BankInfo Security) US posts $10 million reward over Russian cyber campaign targeting Signal, WhatsApp (The Record) US Supreme Court just blew up EU-US Data Transfers (NOYB) DC Housing Authority hit by cyberattack, website down (WJLA) Exploitation of Recent Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerability Begins (SecurityWeek) USB drives carrying China-linked malware infected Japanese military networks for nearly a year (Bitdefender) A forged login key unlocks Simp

The White House keeps frontier AI models on a short leash. Russian threat actors increasingly target secure messaging platforms. DirtyClone is a high-severity Linux kernel privilege escalation flaw. An investigation claims federal websites are violating privacy rules. Microsoft dismantles a sophisticated malicious browser extension campaign. Setting up a GitHub repository could trick AI coding agents into executing malicious payloads. The DOJ shuts down illegal World Cup streamers. An Anonymous-linked hacker gets 18 months for website defacement. Monday business briefing. Dylan Sandlin, Program Manager for Digital and Cybersecurity Content at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), discusses cyber risk as a board concern. In healthcare AI, patient privacy needs a second opinion. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Dylan Sandlin, Program Manager for Digital and Cybersecurity Content at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), discussing cyber risk as a board concern. If you're interested in learning more about NACD, be sure to check out their Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight. Selected Reading Washington pushes AI into an export-control era as rivals rush to fill the gap (Metacurity) FBI and CISA Warn Russian Hackers Stealing Verification Codes and Account PINs From Signal Users (GB Hackers) 'DirtyClone' Linux Kernel Vulnerability Leads to Root Access (SecurityWeek) ‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears | Trump administration (The Guardian) <a href="https://securityaffairs.com/194409/malware/stegoad-how-119-fake-browser-extensions-stole-credentials-and-ran-ad-fraud-for

Despite the space sector seeing greater investment and attention year-over-year, the sector still remains bound by an outdated and ineffective supply chain, especially in the United States. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Doug Anderson, Partner at PwC, and Steve Jordan-Tomaszewski, Vice President of the Space Systems Division at AIA, to dive into PwC’s recent study looking at the sector’s supply chain limitations. During the conversation, they examine the supply chain’s base risks and bottlenecks, and what strategies can be utilized to address these concerns. Key sources: Strengthening America’s space supply chain Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Special Edition episode, N2K CyberWire's Dave Bittner sits down with Caitlin Sarian, widely known as Cybersecurity Girl, to explore how storytelling, authenticity, and community are reshaping a more human-centered cybersecurity landscape. Recorded live at The Cyber Guild's Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Event last fall, this candid conversation highlights Caitlin’s unconventional path into cybersecurity and her mission to make the industry more accessible and relatable for all.  Together, they explore how breaking down technical barriers can unlock new pathways into the field especially for those from nontraditional backgrounds. UWIC brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and emerging talent to advance the cybersecurity workforce through leadership, innovation, and inclusion. Join us on Oct 8 for UWIC 2026!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Daniel Schwalbe, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Investigations at DomainTools, discussing their work on "ZionSiphon OT Malware First Attempts? Psyops? Both?" Researchers at DomainTools take a closer look at ZionSiphon, a purported operational technology malware sample targeting the water sector, and find that despite its alarming appearance, it lacks many of the capabilities needed to function as a credible cyber-physical weapon. They break down the malware's architecture, its operational shortcomings, and why it may be more of a prototype or proof of concept than a deployable threat. With heightened concern surrounding attacks on critical infrastructure amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, the research offers timely insight into separating genuine OT threats from overhyped malware. The research and executive brief can be found here: Threat Intelligence Report: ZionSiphon OT Malware First Attempts? Psyops? Both? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tata Electronics and Bajaj Auto continue recovery from cyberattacks. FCC tightens undersea cable rules to bolster national security. CISA warns of actively exploited PTC vulnerability. Gamaredon expands toolkit, hides behind legitimate services. Iran-linked hackers turn public warning systems into psychological weapons. Threat actors target critical infrastructure across Southeast Asia. DCloud framework behind global scam economy. Polish police disrupt SIM-swapping gang. French statistics agency reports cyberattack affecting nearly 13,000 staff. Our guest is Michael Fanning, CISO at Splunk, discussing how AI doesn’t create problems, it exposes them. And an open-book exam for hackers. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Michael Fanning, CISO at Splunk, discussing how AI doesn’t create problems, it exposes them. Selected Reading Apple supplier Tata tightens internal controls after data breach, sources say (Reuters)  Bajaj Auto resumes normal operations as cyberattack probe continues (Storyboard18)  FCC passes new cybersecurity rules for emergency systems, undersea cables (CyberScoop) U.S. CISA adds Cisco and PTC Windchill and FlexPLM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (SecurityAffairs)  Gamaredon in 2025: Leveraging tunnels, workers, dead drops, and new alliances (ESET)  A Cyber-Psychological Operation: Iran-Linked Attackers Target Warning Systems (Claroty)  CL-STA-1062 Targets Southeast Asian Governments and

International operation disrupts Amadey and StealC malware infrastructure. Australian spy chief warns nation-state hackers are prepositioning for future sabotage. Stealthy new backdoor may be tied to initial access broker. Researchers uncover "Cordyceps" supply chain flaw. Iran-linked MuddyWater disguises espionage as ransomware attack. Cal Water says Handala's hacking claims were overstated. Report says Russia continued using Cellebrite phone-cracking tools after the ban. Chinese cybersecurity firm unveils AI tools to rival Anthropic's Mythos. DraftKings hacker is sentenced to eighteen months. Our guest is Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, sharing the details of the CAPY program. And more Than Meets the Eye-P. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, sharing the details of the CAPY (Cyber Awareness Program for You) program that offers free cybersecurity training for families. Selected Reading Three ‘cybercrime as a service’ operations undercut by Microsoft, law enforcement (The Record) Scaling cybercrime disruption through innovation and AI (Microsoft) Nation-state actors cracked critical Australian infrastructure to ‘cripple it at a time of their choosing’ (The Register)  Backdoor.Mistic: New Backdoor May be Linked to Ransomware Access Broker (Security.com) Cordyceps: The Silent Parasite Consuming Your Supply Chain (Novee)  Iran-Linked MuddyWater Poses as Ransomware Gang to Mask Cyber Espionage (Infosecurity Magazine) <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/cal-water-finds-no-evidence-of-ot-activity-after-hackers-claimed-they-could-disrupt-water-supply/

LastPass says Klue breach affected customer information, but passwords remain secure. Attackers begin exploiting Cisco Unified CM vulnerability. CISA flags actively exploited Ubiquiti and Lantronix flaws, urges rapid patching. DifyTap flaws could expose private AI conversations across tenants. Researchers find AI plugin registry let unofficial tools masquerade as trusted software. xpl0itrs launches leak site, signaling shift toward full-service cyber extortion. Ransomware attack hits Indian auto giant Bajaj Auto. U.S. presses Meta to submit AI models for national security reviews. Alleged criminal marketplace administrator extradited to the US. U.S. expands sanctions against Cambodian scam network tied to cyber fraud operations. On today’s Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Masciulli, Managing Director, Migration Products and Services at Semperis, discussing RC4 and AD Migration: The Break Scenarios Hiding in Your Source Domain. And a lesson in access control. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Masciulli, Managing Director, Migration Products and Services at Semperis, discussing RC4 and AD Migration: The Break Scenarios Hiding in Your Source Domain. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach (TechCrunch) Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches (TechCrunch) Cisco Unified CM flaw CVE-2026-20230 now exploited in attacks (BleepingComputer) U.S. C

Five Eyes warns AI could supercharge cyberattacks within months. Tata Electronics confirms breach as stolen data allegedly includes Apple and Tesla documents. Researchers publish new analysis of FortiBleed. Gizmodo breach exposes readers to ClickFix malware campaign. BootROM exploit can bypass Apple's SecureROM. Scattered Spider members plead guilty in the UK. Attackers exploit Gravity SMTP flaw to harvest secrets From WordPress sites. Executive Order accelerates federal shift to post-quantum cryptography. Dave Bittner sits down with Ellen Boehm, the Senior Vice President of IoT Strategy & Operations at Keyfactor, to discuss NIST's progress in its PQC efforts. Keeping tabs on the tab-keepers. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today Dave Bittner sits down with Ellen Boehm, the Senior Vice President of IoT Strategy & Operations at Keyfactor, to discuss NIST's progress in its PQC efforts and where more effort needs to be made to get the U.S. and its critical infrastructure quantum-ready. Selected Reading 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk (Reuters) Intel agencies: Frontier AI models will reshape cybersecurity faster than expected (CyberScoop) Anthropic's Mythos AI broke into almost all NSA classified systems in hours (SecurityAffairs)  Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach (TechCrunch) FortiBleed campaign used custom FortiGate sniffer to steal credentials (BleepingComputer) <a href="https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/06/22/gizmodo-readers-hit-with-clickf

Klue supply-chain attack impacts cybersecurity firms. Brand-new Prinz Eugen ransomware is surprisingly polished. ShinyHunters leak exposes sensitive data of 10,000 Council of Europe employees. Security agencies sound alarm over FortiBleed credential harvesting operation. Texas data breach affects hunting and fishing licensees. Microsoft ties Mastra AI supply chain attack to North Korean hackers. Vidar infostealer unveils new technique to defeat Chrome's encryption protections. Brazil investigates suspected hack of emergency alert system. We got your Monday business brief. On today’s Industry Voices, Dave Bittner sits down with Mike Britton, CIO of Abnormal AI, as they discuss "AI-Powered Attacks Are Now a Commodity.” And not the kind of beats you want to drop. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices, we are joined by Mike Britton, CIO of Abnormal AI, discussing "AI-Powered Attacks Are Now a Commodity — And Most Organizations Don't Know It Yet." If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear the full interview, listen here. Selected Reading Klue OAuth breach victim list grows as Icarus hackers claim attack (BleepingComputer) Prinz Eugen ransomware: a deep dive into a new Go-based encryptor (ThreatDown by Malwarebytes) Council of Europe Data Breach: ShinyHunters Makes 10,000 Employees' Records Permanent (Tech Times) Global cybersecurity agencies warn of credential exposure in FortiBleed campaign targeting Fortinet firewalls, VPN gateways (Industrial Cyber) Everything's bigger and better in Texas – even data breaches (The Register) <a href="https://www

Traditionally, GPS jamming attacks have been confined to the ground; however, new data shows that these attacks could be moving to target signals before they even reach the ground. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Dave Bittner and Brandon Karpf to discuss recent research that suggests the attack landscape for GPS attacks is expanding. If this research is accurate, these attacks represent a significant evolution for how defenders think about this critical technology. Key sources: Something is jamming GPS over Europe. Here's what we found. Chasing Lightning: Detecting, Characterizing, and Identifying a Powerful Space-Based GNSS Interference Source. EKS 5. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space  Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P  T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, security teams had time between discovery and exploitation. Time to triage. Time to validate. Time to prioritize what to fix first. AI has compressed that window. Frontier models now discover and chain vulnerabilities faster than human analysts can confirm them, and the gap between finding and fixing is shrinking in both directions. In this episode of CyberWire-X, N2K’s ⁠Dave Bittner⁠ and Federico Kirschbaum, Head of XBOW Security Lab, explore what it actually means to run autonomous offensive security, why validation workflows built for quarterly testing cycles struggle to keep up, and how practitioners are redefining what a tested application looks like when the pace of offense has fundamentally changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by Tom Kellermann, Trend Micro's VP of AI Security and Threat Research, discussing their work on "Inside SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT: From Build Server to Banking Fraud." Researchers from Trend Micro's MDR team uncovered the full operation behind Banana RAT, a sophisticated banking trojan they track as SHADOW-WATER-063, by analyzing both attacker infrastructure and infected victim systems. The malware uses fileless PowerShell execution, layered obfuscation, and remote-control capabilities to steal credentials, manipulate banking sessions, intercept Pix QR code payments, and facilitate financial fraud targeting Brazilian banks. The campaign appears to be operated by a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking cybercriminal group with ties to the broader Tetrade banking malware ecosystem and may be evolving toward a malware-as-a-service model. The research and executive brief can be found here: ⁠Inside SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT: From Build Server to Banking Fraud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of CyberWire Daily’s 10th anniversary series, N2K CyberWire's Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner discuss leaks, espionage and influence operations over the past 10 years. Together they reflect on a decade of cybersecurity developments, focusing on the pivotal year 2016 where a shift occurred. Join N2K as we cover the rise of nation-state cyber operations, major leaks like the Panama Papers and DNC email hacks, and the evolving landscape of cyber norms, trust, and threat perception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International law enforcement disrupts the SocGholish botnet. The UK’s cyber chief says cybersecurity is a contest, not a risk register. Ukraine joins the EU’s cyber reserve. The Gentlemen gang sharpens its ransomware toolkit. A WordPress supply chain attack spreads malware. Critical patches land from F5, Atlassian, and Splunk. Agentjacking targets AI coding assistants. And Kodak confirms a breach claimed by ShinyHunters. Our guest is Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies on the failure of FISA section 702 to reauthorize. Criminal coders face automation anxiety. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies, and coh-host of Caveat, as he discusses the failure of FISA section 702 to reauthorize. Selected Reading Police cleans nearly 15,000 SocGholish-infected sites tied to Evil Corp (Bleeping Computer) Hostile States Behind 75% of Cyber-Attacks on UK CNI, NCSC Warns (Infosecurity Magazine) Cyberspace Locked in a Nation-State Contest, Says NCSC CEO (BankInfo Security) EU grants Ukraine access to cybersecurity reserve for major attacks (The Record) Killing me gently: Inside Gentlemen’s EDR killer framework (ESET) ShapedPlugin update flow hacked to infect WordPress sites (Bleeping Computer) F5 issues out-of-band patches for critical NGINX vulnerabilities (Bleeping Computer) <a href="https://www.sec

President Trump halts a key intelligence nomination. The FBI warns of a new Microsoft 365 phishing threat. France cuts ties with Palantir. A new Android banking trojan emerges. Fortinet firewalls come under attack. CISA orders emergency Joomla patching. Plus, Madison Square Garden data leaks and malware hidden in Steam wallpapers. Our guest is Christy Wyatt, CEO from Absolute Security, discussing their new ebook. The DOJ claims pollution is mission-critical.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today’s Industry Voices we are joined by Christy Wyatt, CEO from Absolute Security, discussing their ebook. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out the full interview here. Selected Reading President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton (NPR) Warner warns of CISA cuts, staffing gaps in letter to acting chief (The Record) French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears (The Local) Rokarolla : Android Banker with Complete Device Takeover Capabilities (Zimperium) FortiBleed: 75,000 Fortinet Firewalls Compromised: Global Enterprises Exposed – Claim Your Ethical Disclosure (InfoStealers) CISA orders feds to patch max severity Joomla plugin flaw by Friday (Bleeping Computer) Hackers Publish Knicks and Madison Square Garden Data Online (404 Media) Gamers beware: malicious wallpapers on Steam

Emergency talks fail to free Anthropic’s Fable 5. Trump moves to strengthen national security systems. Microsoft patches a critical Copilot flaw. ShinyHunters weaponize a PeopleSoft zero-day. DragonForce hides in Microsoft Teams for months. Plus, Amos Stealer targets Macs, CISA issues a three-day patch deadline, Delta avoids penalties, and researchers show just how easy it is to manipulate AI search. Our guest is Mike Fey, Co-Founder & CEO at Island, discussing the architectural differences between network and modern SASE. Consulting meets confabulation. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices, we are joined by Mike Fey, Co-Founder & CEO at Island, discussing the architectural differences between network and modern SASE. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out the full interview here.  Selected Reading Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5 (WIRED) Feds freaked over Fable 5 after simple 'fix this code' prompt, not jailbreak, says researcher (The Register) White House Issues Memo to Bolster NSS Cybersecurity (SecurityWeek) Microsoft Patches Critical SearchLeak Vulnerability in Copilot Enterprise (Beyond Machines) ShinyHunters Hits Universities Via Oracle Zero-Day (GovInfo Security) DragonForce Ransomware Exploited Microsoft Teams to Hide Attack (Infosecurity Magazine) Inside Amos Stealer: How This Threat Targets macOS Credentials and Keychains (CyberProof) <a h

Anthropic pulls Fable 5. OpenAI faces a multistate probe. Handala targets a California water utility. ShinyHunters claims another victim. The FBI and Google take down a major phishing platform. The latest cybersecurity business news. Our guest is Bogdan Botezatu,  Senior Director, Threat Research and Reporting at Bitdefender, discussing a rampant global transportation smishing campaign. A deepfake detective has doubts.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, Bogdan Botezatu,  Senior Director, Threat Research and Reporting at Bitdefender, is discussing a rampant global transportation smishing campaign. You can read more about Operation Road Trap here. Selected Reading Anthropic disables access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with government directive (CNBC) Cyber leaders defend Anthropic's banned model (Axios) State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI (The New York Times) Handala Hacking Group Claims Breach of California Water Service (Hackread) Maine Takes Breach Reporting Portal Offline After Fake Entries (Infosecurity Magazine) Warner introduces bill to restore MS-ISAC funding, bolster critical infrastructure cyber defense (Industry Cyber) Infinite Campus data breach affects 137,000 school staff accounts (Bleeping Computer) FBI, Google Dismantle 'Outsider Enterprise' Phishing Service (Securi

For years, space cybersecurity has been a long sought after goal, but due to operational constraints, it was largely unfeasible. In this week’s episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with journalist Shaun Waterman to discuss his recent article “The Newest Space Race is Cyber.” As space has increasingly become a critical infrastructure component, industry leaders and security agencies alike have begun to launch new initiatives to improve capabilities both on the ground and in orbit. Key sources: The Newest Space Race is Cyber. DHS Wants Satellite Volunteers to Test New Cyber Tools. Five Teams of Hackers will Compete to Breach US Satellite in Space. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space⁠  Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P⁠  T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. ⁠N2K⁠ is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In large enterprise software companies, vulnerability management teams are facing unprecedented speed and scale as AI accelerates both discovery and exploitation of security issues. In this episode of CyberWire-X, N2K’s Dave Bittner is joined by Adobe’s Daniel Ventura, Senior Manager of the Vulnerability Operations Center, and Sangeeta Arora, Director of Vulnerability Management, to discuss how Adobe is evolving its vulnerability management strategy to keep pace with AI-driven threats. They share real world insights on prioritization, crossteam partnership, and how modern programs can balance speed with meaningful risk reduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Zugec, Technical Solutions Director at Bitdefender, discussing their work on "FamousSparrow APT Targets Azerbaijani Oil and Gas Industry." Bitdefender researchers uncovered a sustained cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked FamousSparrow group targeting an Azerbaijani oil and gas company, highlighting the growing focus on critical energy infrastructure in the South Caucasus. The attackers repeatedly exploited the same vulnerable Microsoft Exchange server over multiple months, deploying evolving versions of Deed RAT and Terndoor malware through sophisticated DLL sideloading techniques designed to evade detection and maintain persistence. The operation underscores FamousSparrow's adaptability and persistence, demonstrating how advanced threat actors continually refine their tooling and return to compromised environments until vulnerabilities are fully remediated and access is cut off. The research and executive brief can be found here: FamousSparrow APT Targets Azerbaijani Oil and Gas Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CISA directs agencies to “patch smarter, not harder.” The House fails to extend FISA. Europol pulls over AudiA6. GitHub announces npm security updates. Anthropic rejects Fable 5 jailbreak claims. CISA gives feds three days to patch a critical Ivanti Sentry vulnerability. Google confirms ShinyHunters exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability. FancyBear shifts part of its infrastructure to compromised edge devices. Pundits push for CyberCorps scholarship budgets. Our guest is Dr. Renée Burton, VP of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, to discuss scams targeting the World Cup. Amazon drivers sweat through a software update.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Dr. Renée Burton, VP of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, to discuss the World Cup and fans possibly getting caught out if they use SuperBox to view it. Selected Reading CISA directive orders agencies to prioritize vulnerability patching in a new way (CyberScoop) House votes against extending controversial wiretapping law set to lapse Friday (The Washington Post) Ransomware gangs cut off from EUR 336 million ‘AudiA6’ crypto laundering pipeline - Europol analysis links the criminal service to over 15 international cybercrime investigations (Europol) GitHub to Update npm to Thwart Software Supply Chain Attacks (Infosecurity Magazine) Anthropic Disputes Fable 5 AI Jailbreak (SecurityWeek) CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Ivanti flaw by Sunday (Bleeping Computer) Google Confirms Exploitation of Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day by ShinyHunter

Google faces liability for AI-generated claims. Washington pauses public AI model assessments. Anthropic ships a safer AI model. OpenAI disrupts influence operations. Ransomware operators get a powerful new backdoor. Urgent patches land for Ivanti and Veeam. PyPI supply chain attacks evolve. And a massive data breach triggers a record fine in South Korea. Our guest is Peter Barker, Chief Product Officer at Ping Identity, sharing how identity increasingly becomes the control plane for how work gets done. AI analyzes the FIFA World cup, one cliché at a time.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices, we are joined by Peter Barker, Chief Product Officer at Ping Identity, sharing how identity increasingly becomes the control plane for how work gets done across humans, automation, and AI agents. You can read more from Ping Identity here. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers (The Decoder) White House Reins In AI-Testing Unit as National-Security Concerns Grow (Wall Street Journal) Anthropic Releases ‘Safe’ Version of Its Mythos A.I. Technology (The New York Times) PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US (OpenAI) Technical Analysis of MLTBackdoor (ThreatLabz) CVE-2026-10520, CVE-2

Patch Tuesday goes big. Congress looks to harden critical infrastructure. A new Windows zero-day drops. Mobile AI creates security blind spots. AI agents fall for phishing. Browser extensions expose millions. Spammers hide behind Google Cloud Storage. CISA crowns its cyber champions. Our guest is Joe Sykora, CEO from Coro, discussing the MSP space and how to address it. Relentless robocalls retreat. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Joe Sykora, CEO from Coro, discussing the MSP space and how to address it. If you enjoyed this conversation be sure to check out the full interview here.  Selected Reading Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days (Malwarebytes) ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Fixed by Siemens, Schneider, Phoenix Contact (SecurityWeek) Adobe Patches 123 Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Warner proposes overhaul of critical infrastructure cyber plans as AI threats rise (Nextgov/FCW) New Windows Zero-Day Exploit 'RoguePlanet' Released (SecurityWeek) Lookout Study Reveals 93% of CISOs Blinded by False AI Confidence as 59% of Mobile AI Traffic Flows "Dark" (Lookout) Phishing for Lobsters: How We Tricked OpenClaw into Spilling Secrets (Varonis) MaXSS & Spyder: How two Chrome extensions allow websites to compromise over 10 million browsers (Rebo

Miasma malware meddles with Microsoft. SAP fixes critical flaws, Google patches an exploited Chrome zero-day, CanisterWorm spreads through npm, Mac users face a new malvertising threat, France investigates a breach of its secure messaging platform, insurers rethink AI risk, the FBI launches a Most Wanted Fraudsters list, and a U.S. citizen admits to spying for China. Our guest is Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO from Akamai, discussing how AI-powered bots are driving financial services attacks. Unpacking a million dollar hotel fee.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO from Akamai, discussing how AI-powered bots are driving financial services attacks. Selected Reading For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer (Ars Technica) SAP Patches Critical NetWeaver, Commerce Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek)  Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2026 (Security Affairs) CanisterWorm: How TeamPCP Turned the npm Ecosystem Into a Weapon (Picussecurity) Operation FlutterBridge Uses Fake Google Ads to Spread macOS Backdoor (Hackread) French govt messaging service breached in account hijacking attack (Bleeping Computer) AI Exclusions in Insurance Policies: Broad Language, Uncertain Impact (Policyholder Pulse) FBI Announces New Wanted List Dedicated to Fraudsters (FBI) <a href="https:/

Meta exposes 20,000 Instagram accounts through a support tool bug. CISA warns of active attacks on SolarWinds Serv-U. WordPress sites face takeover through a widely used plugin. A new Gafgyt variant broadens its reach. Pink extortionists steal cloud data with vishing and legitimate tools. Plus, allegations against IBM and AT&T, a dark web drug dealer gets 26 years, and the Monday business brief. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses the ongoing debate over staffing and budget cuts at CISA. NATO lets Ukraine play the bad guy.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest We are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop, who is discussing the ongoing debate over staffing and budget cuts at CISA, the political battles surrounding the agency's future, and what the Trump administration's plans could mean for U.S. cybersecurity efforts. Selected Reading Meta AI Bug Exposes Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts (Infosecurity Magazine) NSO Group back in Meta's crosshairs after alleged WhatsApp targeting (The Register) CISA: Patch actively exploited SolarWinds Serv-U DoS vulnerability (CVE-2026-28318) (Help Net Security) Everest Forms Vulnerability Exploited to Hack WordPress Sites (SecurityWeek) C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware (Bleeping Computer) New Pink Extortion Group Targets Microsoft 365 Cloud Data Via Vishing Scams (Hackread) Ex-Threat Intel Exec Accuses IBM and AT&T of Hiding Hacks (GovInfo Security)  California man sentenced to over 26 years for dark web drug trafficking

GPS constellations have become foundational in modern society supporting everything from navigation to financial services, making the impacts of GPS disruptions all the more concerning. As reliance on these systems have grown, so too have efforts by threat actors to disrupt them through techniques such as jamming and spoofing. As these attacks have become more effective, they are becoming increasingly common, especially in conflict zones where disruption and confusion can prove exceedingly valuable. Key sources: Information about GPS Jamming What is GPS Spoofing? GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space  Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P  T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ismael Valenzuela, Arctic Wolf’s VP of Labs, Threat Research and Intelligence, discusses their work on "BlueNoroff Uses ClickFix, Fileless PowerShell, and AI-Generated Fake Zoom Meetings to Target Web3 Sector." Arctic Wolf researchers uncovered a sophisticated campaign by North Korean threat group Lazarus Group subgroup BlueNoroff that targets cryptocurrency and Web3 executives through fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, using typo-squatted links, ClickFix-style attacks, and AI-generated deepfakes to steal credentials and cryptocurrency-related data. The attackers built a self-reinforcing operation that captures victims’ webcam footage and Telegram sessions, then repurposes those assets alongside AI-generated images to create increasingly convincing fake meeting participants for future attacks. Researchers identified more than 100 victims across 20 countries, with the campaign primarily targeting CEOs, founders, investors, and senior leaders in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial sectors as part of a long-running effort to steal digital assets and gain access to high-value networks. The research and executive brief can be found here: BlueNoroff Uses ClickFix, Fileless PowerShell, and AI-Generated Fake Zoom Meetings to Target Web3 Sector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthropic brings Mythos to the NSA. A Palantir executive emerges as a possible CISA pick. A Linux flaw is under active attack. Minecraft malware goes commercial. An npm package gets caught in the Miasma worm campaign. Researchers document the first AI-driven container escape. A browser supply-chain compromise and a university breach with unexpected victims. Our guest is Ashu Savani, Co-Founder at TryHackMe, discussing building high performing SOC & IR teams. The web becomes machine majority. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today’s Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Ashu Savani, Co-Founder from TryHackMe, discussing building high performing SOC & IR teams. You can listen to the full conversation here. Selected Reading US National Security Agency using Anthropic’s Mythos for cyber attacks (Financial Times) Trump considers Palantir exec to lead CISA (The Record) CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Linux Container Escape Flaw (Beyond Machines) Game Over: WeedHack - The Rise of Minecraft Malware-as-a-Service Campaigns (McAfee Blog) Detecting Claude Cowork Insider Threat Activity (DTEX) Trojanized ai-sdk-ollama Delivers Miasma, a Self-Replicating npm Worm via binding.gyp (Endor Labs) Agentic threat actor hits the orchestration plane: AI agent-driven container escape (Sysdig) You do surprise me.e