CyberWire Daily The spy who sold out.
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Oct 24, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Chris Inglis, the first U.S. National Cyber Director, shares his insights on cyberwarfare and misinformation, emphasizing the need for societal awareness and action. He delves into the alarming vulnerabilities found in technology that powers our critical infrastructure. Inglis addresses the challenges of educating the public on cybersecurity and the urgent need for investment in this area. He also highlights the impact of recent cyber threats, such as Halloween-themed scams and attacks on key systems.
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LLM Integrations Can Leak Data Silently
- Shadow Escape is a zero-click attack that abuses Model Context Protocols to make LLM assistants exfiltrate data.
- Because it uses legitimate internal MCP access, traditional defenses may not detect these silent data leaks.
Dependence Outpaces Resilience
- Society is on the back foot due to massive dependence on digital infrastructure and insufficient resilience investments.
- Chris Inglis warns rapid innovation outpaces building safety overlays, leaving systems fragile.
Cyber Hazards Are Invisible And Slow
- Weaknesses in cyberspace are slow, subtle, and hard to recognize until experienced.
- Inglis compares cyber hazards to invisible city problems that reveal themselves only after failure.