The CyberWire Daily reports on several significant cybersecurity incidents and policy developments. President Trump has halted a key intelligence nomination, raising questions about leadership. The FBI has issued a warning about a new phishing threat targeting Microsoft 365 users. France has decided to cut ties with Palantir due to concerns about overreliance on US technology. A new Android banking trojan capable of complete device takeover has emerged.Fortinet firewalls have been targeted, with reports indicating a significant number have been compromised. CISA has issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to patch a critical vulnerability in Joomla. Data from Madison Square Garden, including information related to the Knicks, has been leaked online. Additionally, malware has been discovered hidden within Steam wallpapers, posing a risk to gamers.The DOJ has argued that artificial intelligence is vital for national security in a recent lawsuit. The podcast also features Christy Wyatt, CEO of Absolute Security, discussing a new ebook from her company. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the Daily Briefing for intelligence updates and to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks.