Cyber Security Headlines Rubio Spoofed, RondoDox Botnet, Batavia Spyware
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Jul 9, 2025 In a gripping discussion, the podcast dives into the alarming impersonation of Cabinet members using advanced AI. It reveals the stealthy RondoDocs botnet unleashing denial-of-service attacks and highlights Batavia's deceptive campaign targeting Russian industries through phishing. The conversation also touches on a sophisticated phishing operation discovered by Kaspersky and ongoing legal battles involving SolarWinds. Furthermore, vulnerabilities in Google's Gemini and a ransomware incident with Marks & Spencer showcase the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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AI Scam Targets Officials
- A scammer used AI to impersonate four officials all named Marco Rubio in President Trump's cabinet.
- They targeted foreign ministers, a governor, and a congress member using voice and spoofed emails.
RondoDocs Botnet Tactics
- RondoDocs botnet stealthily targets Linux-based devices in critical industries.
- It disguises traffic as VPN or gaming to evade detection and persists through reboots.
Batavia Spyware Campaign
- The Batavia spyware campaign targets Russian industrial companies via phishing emails since March.
- Attackers use unique download links and malicious files to install spyware and gain backdoor access.