CyberWire Daily A farmers market of stolen data.
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Aug 25, 2025 A major data breach at Farmers Insurance exposes over a million users. Cybercriminals are targeting macOS users with clever scams disguised as tech support. In a surprising twist, a bill is proposed to grant hackers special permissions against foreign enemies. Meanwhile, privacy advocates rejoice as the UK drops demands for backdoor access to Apple data. The discussion also highlights the growing threat of malware and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Additionally, AI tools face their own risks, revealing the vulnerabilities of digital advancements.
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Vendor Breach Scaled To Millions
- Farmers Insurance disclosed a breach affecting over one million people via a third‑party vendor.
- The company hasn't named the vendor or confirmed ransomware as the cause while investigations continue.
AI Browsers Inherit Human Weaknesses
- Agentic AI browsers act without skepticism and can be manipulated by simple scams.
- Scammers only need to fool the AI, not humans, creating a new automated attack surface.
Letters Of Marque For Cybersecurity?
- A proposed US bill would issue letters of marque for cyber privateers to act against attackers.
- Critics warn this could escalate tensions and blur lines between state and private cyber operations.