Cyber Security Headlines Department of Know: Autonomous AI cyberattack, CISOs back to work, bus kill switches
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Nov 18, 2025 
Robb Dunewood, host of the Daily Tech News Show, discusses the evolving landscape of AI and its role in cybersecurity. Howard Holton, CEO of GigaOm, delves into the critical issues surrounding organizational readiness for AI and the comparison to Apple's strategies. They highlight the alarming rise in UK cyber insurance claims due to ransomware and the concerning use of autonomous AI by threat actors. The conversation also touches on potential vulnerabilities in enterprise software and connected devices, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
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Private AI Compute Requires Readiness
- Google and Apple are moving intensive AI processing to private cloud compute to keep sensitive data off devices.
- Organizations must assess maturity and readiness before adopting private AI compute offerings.
Prioritize Fixes Over New Features
- Prioritize fixing long-standing product security flaws instead of only shipping new features.
- Ramp update cycles and deploy patches to production as quickly as reasonably possible.
Rising Claims Reflect Exposure And Adoption
- Cyber insurance payouts in the UK jumped as both incidents and policy adoption rose.
- Higher claim totals reflect more attacks and more organizations carrying cyber insurance, not necessarily worse underwriting alone.