CyberWire Daily AI ambitions clash with cyber caution.
Apr 14, 2025
Tim Starks, a Senior Reporter at CyberScoop, delves into the recent shakeup in federal cybersecurity, examining the fallout from the removal of key officials. He discusses the DOJ's efforts to shield citizen data from foreign threats and the emergence of vulnerabilities like dangling DNS attacks. Starks highlights Microsoft’s urgent updates for Active Directory issues, while exploring legal actions against tech firms for privacy breaches. The podcast also tackles the rising risks of phishing services, including Tycoon2FA, and the implications of AI in cybersecurity compliance.
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Interior Department Shakeup
- The Department of the Interior removed top cybersecurity officials after a dispute over AI usage.
- Critics argue that the AI push, backed by President Trump and Elon Musk, bypasses security protocols.
DOJ Data Security Program
- The DOJ launched a program to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive U.S. citizen data.
- This program prohibits unauthorized data transfers and imposes penalties, including prison time.
Mitigating Dangling DNS Attacks
- Regularly audit DNS records and remove stale entries to mitigate dangling DNS attacks.
- Implement runtime security monitoring to detect suspicious activities on subdomains.