Trump targeted former cybersecurity officials, while a senator blocked the CISA nominee due to telecom security concerns. The new head of NSA and Cyber Command made his first public appearance amid rising cyber tensions with China over trade. Researchers found large language models unreliable for cyber threat intelligence. Hackers exploited a Nissan Leaf and a TP-Link smart hub, revealing vulnerabilities. A report highlighted the riskiness of routers and other connected devices. Operation Endgames led to the seizure of Smokeloader botnet operators and servers. Anushika Babu discussed creative AI uses, and the Flipper Zero team introduced a new productivity tool. The CyberWire encouraged listener feedback and highlighted advertising opportunities.