CyberWire Daily Espionage in the airwaves.
Sep 23, 2025
Kim Jones, host of CISO Perspectives and senior cybersecurity leader, discusses the evolving challenges faced by CISOs, highlighting leadership strategies and the integration of AI in cybersecurity. He previews his upcoming season, emphasizing critical topics such as regulation and private sector relationships. The conversation also touches on recent security threats like North Korean espionage tactics and major cyber incidents affecting companies like Jaguar Land Rover. Additionally, a humorous note arises with an attorney penalized for AI-generated inaccuracies.
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Clandestine Telecom Network Near UN
- The Secret Service found a large, co-located SIM-and-server network near the UN capable of massive anonymous messaging and telecom disruption.
- Investigators link the infrastructure to foreign state tradecraft and organized crime suggesting hybrid espionage-criminal operations.
Auto Production Hit By Cyberattack
- Jaguar Land Rover extended plant shutdowns after a major cyberattack, threatening billions in revenue and wide supply-chain layoffs.
- The outage underscores how cyber incidents can cascade into economic and employment crises without rapid recovery or government support.
EU Presses Tech Giants On Scams
- The EU has issued formal information requests under the Digital Services Act to Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking about online scams and manipulated listings.
- Noncompliance could trigger fines up to 6% of global revenue, raising regulatory stakes for platform content moderation.
