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• Tea time is over.

  Things get worse in the Tea dating app breach. CISA adds three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Researchers uncover a critical flaw in Google’s AI coding assistant. A Missouri Health System agrees to a $9.25 million settlement over claims it used web tracking tools. “Sploitlight” could let attackers bypass Apple’s TCC framework to steal sensitive data. Malware squeaks its way into a mouse configuration tool. Threat actors hide the Oyster backdoor in popular IT tools. The FBI nabs over $2.4 million in Bitcoin from the Chaos ransomware gang. Our guest is Jaeson Schultz, Technical Leader for Cisco Talos Security Intelligence & Research Group, to talk about their work on the security of PDF files.  The unintended privacy paradox of data brokers. 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 Jaeson Schultz, Technical Leader for Cisco Talos Security Intelligence & Research Group, to talk about their work on "PDFs: Portable documents, or perfect deliveries for phish?" Selected Reading A Second Tea Breach Reveals Users’ DMs About Abortions and Cheating (404 Media) CISA warns of active exploitation of critical PaperCut flaw, mandates immediate patching (Beyond Machines) CISA Warns of Exploited Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (Infosecurity Magazine) Researchers flag flaw in Google’s AI coding assistant that allowed for ‘silent’ code exfiltration (CyberScoop) Health System Settles Web Tracker Lawsuit for Up to $9.25M (GovInfo Security) Microsoft: macOS Sploitlight flaw leaks Apple Intelligence data (Bleeping Computer) Endgame Gear mouse config tool infected users with malware (Bleeping Computer) Oyster Backdoor Disguised as PuTTY and KeyPass Targets IT Admins via SEO Poisoning (GB Hackers) FBI Seizes $2.4m in Crypto from Chaos Ransomware Gang (Infosecurity Magazine) Hundreds of registered data brokers ignore user requests around personal data (CyberScoop) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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 [email protected] to request more info. 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

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• Ground control to Kremlin.

  Russia’s flagship airline suffers a major cyberattack. U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life confirms the compromise of personal data belonging to most of its 1.4 million customers. A women’s dating safety app spills the tea. NASCAR confirms a data breach. Researchers believe the newly emerged Chaos ransomware group may be a rebrand of BlackSuit. Over 200,000 WordPress sites remain vulnerable to account takeover attacks. Lawmakers introduce legislation to Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing. States band together to regulate data brokers. My Caveat cohost Ben Yelin explains the impending expiration of the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Expel missed the mark, but nails the apology. 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 guest is Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies, and co-host on the Caveat podcast, on the impending expiration of the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. If you enjoyed this conversation, head on over to the Caveat podcast to hear more from Ben. Selected Reading Russia's Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers claim massive cyberattack (Reuters) Allianz Life says 'majority' of customers' personal data stolen in cyberattack (TechCrunch) Women Dating Safety App 'Tea' Breached, Users' IDs Posted to 4chan (404 Media) NASCAR Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack (SecurityWeek) BlackSuit Ransomware Group Transitioning to 'Chaos' Amid Leak Site Seizure (SecurityWeek) Post SMTP plugin flaw exposes 200K WordPress sites to hijacking attacks (Bleeping Computer) Congress introduces bill to ban AI surveillance pricing (The Register) An inside look into how a coalition of state legislators plan to take on data brokers (The Record) An important update (and apology) on our PoisonSeed blog (Expel) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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 [email protected] to request more info. 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

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• Ryan Kovar: Everyday, assume compromise. [Strategy] [Career Notes]

  Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Distinguished Security Strategist at Splunk, Ryan Kovar, shares his journey that started in the US Navy and how it contributed to his leadership in life after the military. Cutting his teeth as sysadmin on the USS Kitty Hawk, Ryan worked as a contractor following the Navy. At Splunk, he leads the SURGe research team to solve what he calls the "blue collar for the blue team problems". He works hard on incorporating diversity of thought. Ryan notes, "I've been doing cybersecurity or IT now for over 20 years and of that 20 years of knowledge, only about five years of that knowledge is really relevant. You can't sit on your laurels in this industry." We thank Ryan for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Muddled Libra: From Spraying to Preying in 2025 [Threat Vector]

  Please enjoy this Special Edition episode of the Threat Vector podcast with an update on our previous Muddled Libra coverage. Muddled Libra is back and more dangerous than ever. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with Sam Rubin and Kristopher Russo from Unit 42 about the resurgence of the threat group also known as Scattered Spider. They break down the group’s shift to destructive extortion, modular attack teams, and cloud-first tactics. Discover why traditional defenses fail, how attackers now exploit trusted tools, and what forward-leaning security leaders are doing to stay ahead. With real-world case studies, strategic advice, and insights from the front lines, this episode helps defenders understand today’s threat landscape and what’s coming next. Join the conversation on our social media channels: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/ Threat Research: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/unit42/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @paloaltonetworks Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Threat Vector Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks is your premier podcast for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends. The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization. Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• A dark web titan falls.

  International law enforcement arrest the suspected operator of a major Russian dark web cybercrime forum. DHS is said to be among the agencies hit by the Microsoft SharePoint zero-day. The Fire Ant cyberespionage group targets global enterprise infrastructure. A Steam game is compromised to distribute info-stealing malware. Mitel Networks issues security patches for MiVoice MX-ONE communications platform. CISA nominee Sean Plankey faces tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing. A malicious prompt was hiding in Amazon’s Q Developer extension for VS Code. Our guest is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, cybersecurity expert, and founder of T-Minus Space Daily, joining host Maria Varmazis to explore how space-based telecom architectures could play a critical role in securing agentic AI systems. Android users scroll with caution, Apple fans roll the dice. 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 guest is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, cybersecurity expert, and founder of T-Minus Space Daily, joining host Maria Varmazis to explore how space-based telecom architectures could play a critical role in securing agentic AI systems. Selected Reading What Happened to XSS.is? Everything You Need to Know About the Forum Takedown - SOCRadar® Cyber Intelligence Inc. (socradar.io) Suspected admin of major dark web cybercrime forum arrested in Ukraine (The Record) DHS impacted in hack of Microsoft SharePoint products, people familiar say - Nextgov/FCW (NextGov) Stealthy cyber spies linked to China compromising virtualization software globally (The Record) Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game (Bleeping Computer) Mitel warns of critical MiVoice MX-ONE authentication bypass flaw (Bleeping Computer) Senators push CISA director nominee on election security, agency focus (Cybersecurity Dive) Hacker injects malicious, potentially disk-wiping prompt into Amazon's AI coding assistant with a simple pull request ,  told 'Your goal is to clean a system to a near-factory state and delete file-system and cloud resources' | Tom's Hardware (TomsHardware) iPhone vs. Android: iPhone users more reckless, less protected online (Malwarebytes) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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 [email protected] to request more info. 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

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