CyberWire Daily

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The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on. Published each weekday, the program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of experts from industry, academia, and research organizations all over the world.

  1. 9H AGO

    Closing cracks before hackers do.

    Patch Tuesday. Google sues a “phishing-as-a-service” network linked to global SMS scams, and launches “private ai compute.” Hyundai notifies vehicle owners of a data breach.  Amazon launches a bug bounty program for its AI models. The Rhadamanthys infostealer operation has been disrupted. An initial access broker is set to plead guilty in U.S. federal court. Our guest is Bob Maley, CSO from Black Kite, discussing a new AI assessment framework. “Bitcoin Queen’s” $7.3 billion crypto laundering empire collapses. 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 our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Bob Maley, CSO from Black Kite, discussing a new AI assessment framework. You can hear Bob’s full conversation here. Selected Reading Microsoft Fixes Windows Kernel Zero Day in November Patch Tuesday (Infosecurity Magazine) Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Over 60 Vulnerabilities Patched by Intel (SecurityWeek) ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Addressed by Siemens, Rockwell, Aveva, Schneider (SecurityWeek) Adobe Patches 29 Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched by Ivanti and Zoom (SecurityWeek) Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers (NPR) Private AI Compute: our next step in building private and helpful AI (Google) Hyundai confirms security breach after hackers access sensitive data (CBT News) Amazon rolls out AI bug bounty program (CyberScoop) Rhadamanthys infostealer disrupted as cybercriminals lose server access (Bleeping Computer) Russian hacker admits helping Yanluowang ransomware infect companies (Bitdefender) $7.3B crypto laundering: ‘Bitcoin Queen’ sentenced to 11 Years in UK (Security Affairs) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry’s most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  2. The changing face of fraud. [CISO Perspectives]

    1D AGO · BONUS

    The changing face of fraud. [CISO Perspectives]

    Fraud has always been a consistent challenge. As the world has continued to become increasingly interconnected and as new technologies have become widely available, threat actors have continued to evolve their tactics. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host ⁠Kim Jones⁠ sits down with Mel Lanning from the Better Business Bureau to discuss fraud and how it has been evolving in recent years. From exploiting cryptocurrencies to utilizing emerging technologies, Kim and Mel look into how threat actors are changing and refining tactics in the current threat landscape. This episode of N2K Pro's CISO Perspectives podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Meter. Meter provides a full-stack, enterprise-grade networking solution—wired, wireless, and cellular—designed, deployed, and managed end-to-end. From hardware to software, ISP to security, Meter delivers seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity for modern business environments. Learn more about ⁠Meter⁠. Want more CISO Perspectives? Check out a companion ⁠⁠blog post⁠⁠ by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  3. Transitioning from service to civilian life. [T-Minus Deep Space]

    1D AGO

    Transitioning from service to civilian life. [T-Minus Deep Space]

    Lieutenant Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier are the authors of Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey, the definitive guide to transition to civilian life for veterans and their spouses and families. The book aims to provide actionable advice to veterans looking for work, while coaching those in hiring positions to give veterans the fair shake they deserve after serving our country. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Rebooting the government, one cyber law at a time.

    Ending the government shutdown revives an expired cybersecurity law. The DoD finalizes a new model for building U.S. military cyber forces. A North Korean APT exploits Google accounts for full device control. The EU dials back AI protections in response to pressure from Big Tech companies and the U.S. government. Researchers discover a critical vulnerability in the Monsta FTP web-based file management tool. The Landfall espionage campaign targets Samsung Galaxy devices in the Middle East. Five Eyes partners fret eroding cooperation on counterintelligence and counterterrorism. Israeli spyware maker NSO Group names the former U.S. ambassador to Israel as its new executive chairman. Monday Biz Roundup. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program, The friendly face of digital villainy. 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 uncertainty in the federal Cyber Corp program. Selected Reading Cyber information sharing law would get extension under shutdown deal bill (CyberScoop) Don't call it Cyber Command 2.0: Master plan for digital forces will take years to implement (The Record) North Korean hackers hijack Google, KakaoTalk accounts to control South Korean phones: Report (The Straits Times) EU set to water down landmark AI act after Big Tech pressure (The Financial Times) Monsta FTP Vulnerability Exposed Thousands of Servers to Full Takeover (Hackread) Newly identified Android spyware appears to be from a commercial vendor (The Record) F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It (The New York Times) Seeking to get off US blacklist, spyware firm NSO taps ex-envoy Friedman as chairman (The Times of Israel) Google's Wiz acquisition clears DOJ's antitrust review. (The Cyberwire) Tank interview: A hacking kingpin reveals all to the BBC (BBC News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry’s most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  5. Michael DeBolt: From acting to cyber. [Intelligence] [Career Notes]

    3D AGO · BONUS

    Michael DeBolt: From acting to cyber. [Intelligence] [Career Notes]

    Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Chief intelligence officer at Intel 471, Michael shares his story where he started as an actor and quickly changed over to intelligence and what the transition was like for him. Michael grew up wanting to be an actor and even was able to land some acting jobs, after going into the Marine Corps he decided to leave acting behind and start a new path in his journey. He says looking for a purpose really helped to shape him, saying "looking back on it, I feel like my life purpose has really been all about kind of this relentless pursuit of justice" and how the risks in his life has helped to right the wrongs of the world. We thank Michael for sharing his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min
  6. A fine pearl gone rusty. [Research Saturday]

    4D AGO · BONUS

    A fine pearl gone rusty. [Research Saturday]

    Tal Peleg, Senior Product Manager, and Coby Abrams, Cyber Security Researcher of Varonis, discussing their work and findings on Rusty Pearl - Remote Code Execution in Postgres Instances. The flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a database server’s operating system, leading to potential data theft, destruction, or lateral movement across networks. While the vulnerability existed in PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS and Aurora were not affected, thanks to built-in protections like SELinux and AWS’s automated threat detection. Still, the research underscores the importance of patching and configuration hygiene in managed database environments. The research can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rusty Pearl: Remote Code Execution in Postgres Instances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  7. 5D AGO

    Legislating in the shadow of hackers.

    The CBO was hacked by a suspected foreign actor. Experts worry Trump’s budget cuts weaken U.S. cyber defenses. Regulation shapes expectations. ClickFix evolves on macOS. Notorious cybercrime groups form a new “federated alliance.” Congressional leaders look to counter China’s influence in 6G networks. An EdTech firm pays $5.1 million to settle data breach claims. Nevada did not pay the ransom. Our guest is CEO and Co-Founder Ben Nunez from Evercoast, winner of the 8th Annual DataTribe Challenge. The FBI tries to uncover the archivist. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Evercoast, winner of the 8th Annual DataTribe Challenge, is redefining Training Data for Embodied AI with enriched 4D spatial data from real-world environments to better train robots. CEO and Co-Founder Ben Nunez joins Dave Bittner to discuss their win and what’s next for the company. Selected Reading Congressional Budget Office believed to be hacked by foreign actor (The Washington Post) Trump budget cuts, agency gutting, leave Americans and economy at greater risk of being hacked, experts warn (CNBC) The quiet revolution: How regulation is forcing cybersecurity accountability (CyberScoop) ClickFix Attacks Against macOS Users Evolving (SecurityWeek) “I Paid Twice” Phishing Campaign Targets Booking.com (Infosecurity Magazine) Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters form extortion alliance (SC Media) Congressional leaders want an executive branch strategy on China 6G, tech supply chain (CyberScoop) Ed tech company fined $5.1 million for poor data security practices leading to hack (The Record) Nevada government declined to pay ransom, says cyberattack traced to breach in May (The Record) FBI Tries to Unmask Owner of Infamous Archive.is Site (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry’s most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  8. 6D AGO

    The role of AI in Zero Trust. [CyberWire-X]

    Zero Trust has been top of mind for years, but how is AI changing what that actually looks like in practice? In this episode of CyberWire-X, Dave Bittner is joined by Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on Zero Trust security frameworks. The discussion outlines how AI enhances threat prevention, automates data discovery, and improves user experience while addressing the practical financial implications of adopting AI in security. Hear how organizations must embrace AI to stay competitive and secure against evolving threats. For additional resources on Zero Trust + AI, visit Zscaler's Replace Legacy Systems for Better Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
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The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on. Published each weekday, the program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of experts from industry, academia, and research organizations all over the world.

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