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A city goes dark as cyber questions multiply.

Venezuela is experiencing a widespread blackout, with government officials attributing it to physical attacks, though cyberattack speculation persists. President Trump has reversed a technology sale involving chips due to national security concerns and has removed sanctions related to Predator spyware. In Greece, authorities stated that a shutdown of air traffic control was not caused by a cyberattack, but rather a radio failure. The U.S. Army is introducing a new officer specialization focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning to manage advanced military technologies. Globally, the Kimwolf botnet has infected over two million devices, while ZoomStealer exploits browser extensions to collect sensitive data from online meetings. The European Space Agency has also confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting its systems. Meanwhile, former lawmakers and cybersecurity leaders have expressed concerns that the United States' cyber defenses are deteriorating. On the "Afternoon Cyber Tea" podcast, host Ann Johnson interviewed Troy Hunt, the founder of "Have I Been Pwned," to discuss breach data and attacker behavior. Additionally, a researcher has taken action against white supremacist websites. Podcast listeners are encouraged to provide ratings, reviews, and feedback through surveys.
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