CyberWire Daily Stabilized but smaller.
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Jan 22, 2026 In this informative discussion, Kaushik Devireddy, an AI data scientist at Fable Security, unpacks the complex world of cybersecurity threats. He dives into a devious fake ChatGPT installer designed to steal passwords and explains how it mimicked legitimate sites to trick users. Kaushik also highlights the advanced malware tactics used, such as base64-encoded payloads and disguised command prompts. His insights on user password habits reveal alarming trends in security hygiene. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about online safety!
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CISA Stabilized But Shrunk
- CISA reports it has "stabilized" after staffing and funding losses, but now operates with ~1,000 fewer employees than before.
- Political budget debates risk shrinking civilian cyber defenses despite the agency's narrowed focus.
Patch Browsers And Cisco Now
- Update Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers immediately to patch a high-severity V8 race condition.
- Apply Cisco emergency patches for Unified Communications products without delay because there are no workarounds.
Fortinet Attacks May Bypass Patches
- Automated attacks are creating rogue accounts and exporting configurations from Fortinet FortiGate devices, possibly bypassing patches.
- Arctic Wolf and Shadow Server report active exploitation and exposed devices remain online.