CyberWire Daily A free speech showdown.
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Aug 22, 2025 Brandon Karpf, a former colleague at N2K CyberWire, shares fascinating insights from his experience with fraudulent North Korean job applicants. The discussion highlights how smooth-talking candidates can infiltrate the cybersecurity landscape. They delve into the broader implications of hiring fraud, emphasizing the need for vigilance during interviews. Topics also include recent cyber threats, such as the actions of the Murky Panda group, and the pressing challenges in verifying the authenticity of applicants in a rapidly evolving tech job market.
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US Warns On Complying With Foreign Speech Rules
- The FTC warned US tech firms that following EU/UK online-safety rules could violate Section 5 of the FTC Act.
- Chairman Andrew Ferguson said Americans don't expect platforms to restrict speech under foreign laws.
Lower Degree Barriers For Federal Cyber Jobs
- Pass the Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act to prioritize skills over degrees for federal cyber roles.
- Track education requirements and collect new-hire background data to expand the talent pool.
Cloud-Focused Espionage By Murky Panda
- Murky Panda targets cloud relationships and quickly weaponizes end-day and zero-day flaws for espionage.
- Compromising SaaS and cloud partners enables lateral movement into downstream customers.