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Aug 4, 2025 
Tim Starks, a senior reporter at CyberScoop, dives into the latest developments in cybersecurity policy. He discusses the U.S. Senate's confirmation of a national cyber director and the proposed Cyber Force amidst rising cyber threats. Starks highlights the alarming tactics of cybercriminals, including link wrapping for phishing attacks. The podcast also covers the spicy allegations between the U.S. and China over the exploitation of a Microsoft zero-day vulnerability and privacy concerns surrounding AI mishaps.
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U.S. Allegedly Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day
- The U.S. allegedly exploited a Microsoft zero-day in cyberattacks against Chinese military targets from 2022 to 2023.
- This accusation highlights the complex relationship between U.S. tech companies and government cyber operations.
Skeptical View of China's Claims
- All claims from China should be seen through a lens of skepticism due to propaganda.
- Yet, U.S. officials openly acknowledge offensive cyber operations against adversaries.
U.S. Offensive Cyber Operations Secrecy
- There is far less public discourse on U.S. offensive cyber operations compared to other nations.
- U.S. cyber activities tend to remain classified or undisclosed by companies and media.