A storm brews behind the firewall.

China-linked hackers are actively targeting Cisco firewalls in a global campaign. MIT Sloan has retracted a paper on AI-driven ransomware due to controversy. A recent study suggests that standard cybersecurity training programs are often ineffective. Hackers are using OpenAI's API to control malware, indicating a shift in cybercrime tactics. Apple has released patches to address over 100 security vulnerabilities across its devices. A behavioral health network in Florida suffered a data breach, exposing patients' sensitive information. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is extending grace to Cybercorps scholars impacted by the government shutdown. Lawmakers are requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigates Flock Safety's cybersecurity practices. Cybercriminals are collaborating with organized crime to execute sophisticated cargo thefts. Additionally, an episode featured Ben Yelin discussing ICE's controversial facial scanning initiative.