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NetNut gets cracked.
The FBI has disrupted a significant residential proxy service, the NetNut network. Concurrently, attackers are exploiting Fortinet firewalls to target UK officials, stealing government logins. European lawmakers are calling for an investigation into spyware, with one instance involving Pegasus spyware being infected by similar malware. A new macOS infostealer, PamStealer, has emerged, masquerading as a clipboard manager and designed to steal credentials. Prompt injection campaigns are actively targeting AI agents through malicious websites and SEO poisoning tactics. Researchers have successfully tricked Claude into executing remote code. The increasing demand for AI services is placing a strain on the power grid, complicating its reliability. Gabi Reish of Bitsight discussed shifting cybercriminal activity trends. In unrelated news, a Japanese teenager was arrested for a cyberattack that unsubscribed thousands of anime accounts. The CyberWire Daily podcast is seeking listener feedback and offers sponsorship opportunities.