Ukraine goes to a higher state of cyber alert. Chinese cyberespionage hits financial services in Taiwan. Arid Viper is back, and so is Adalat Ali. BlackCat disrupts fuel distro in Germany. Hacking the DPRK.

Ukraine and NATO increase their cyber readiness. Chinese cyberespionage has been looking closely at financial services in Taiwan. Hacktivists hit Iranian state television. Arid Viper is phishing for targets in the Palestinian Territories, and apparently doesn’t care who knows it. BlackCat ransomware implicated in attacks on German fuel distribution firms. Verizon’s Chris Novak shares his thoughts on the cyber talent pool. Our guest is Torin Sandall from Styra on Open Policy Agent. And, Bro, treat yourself to a pair of Vans. https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/23