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International law enforcement has successfully disrupted the SocGholish botnet, a significant achievement in combating cybercrime. The UK's cyber chief emphasized that cybersecurity is an ongoing contest, not merely a risk management exercise. Ukraine has been granted access to the EU's cybersecurity reserve, enhancing its defenses against major attacks. Meanwhile, the criminal group known as Gentlemen is reportedly upgrading its ransomware capabilities. A supply chain attack targeting WordPress via the ShapedPlugin update flow has led to malware distribution. Critical security patches have been released by vendors like F5, Atlassian, and Splunk to address vulnerabilities. A new threat called agentjacking is emerging, specifically targeting AI coding assistants by exploiting fake bug reports. Kodak has confirmed a data breach, which was subsequently claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The program features Ben Yelin discussing the failure to reauthorize FISA section 702, highlighting a critical national security debate. Finally, criminal coders are experiencing anxiety about the potential for AI to automate their own illicit activities.