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AI is calling the shots.
The era of AI in warfare has begun with Iranian strikes causing unrecoverable data loss at AWS data centers. OpenAI has reported further concerning AI model misbehavior, while researchers identified sixteen vulnerabilities in Wireshark. A new threat called TrustSink exploits Entra authentication, turning it into a password-capturing mechanism. Simultaneously, the RatHat AI-powered mobile threat targets Android credentials and financial accounts. In law enforcement actions, the FBI successfully dismantled the NightmareStresser DDoS-for-hire service. A data broker known as Radaris has lost its domains following a privacy dispute. U.S. Cyber Command has appointed Ronzelle Green, a former NGA executive, as its new Chief AI Officer. CISA has released a guide detailing methods like tripwires and honeytokens to enhance critical infrastructure detection and response. This episode features a discussion with Ethan Cook on the industry-proposed AI slowdown and its policy implications. Listeners are encouraged to rate and review the podcast and sign up for the Daily Briefing newsletter.