Let’s kill the kill switch.

Could an AI kill switch create more problems than it solves? A critical Rails flaw is under active attack. Malicious browser extensions steal cryptocurrency. Fire Ant targets trusted network infrastructure. Claude Code gets tricked into running attacker-controlled code. MyChart phishing scams spread malware. Two alleged sextortionists face U.S. charges. A former DIA insider walks into an FBI sting. Monday business briefing. Our guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing a controversial retail security bill. Getting local with Nigerian scammers.

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CyberWire Guest

Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop as he is discussing a controversial retail security bill.

Selected Reading

The AI Kill Switch Act is repeating the Clipper Chip’s mistakes (CyberScoop)

Critical Ruby on Rails Vulnerability in Attackers' Crosshairs (SecurityWeek)

Chrome Web Store extensions caught stealing crypto, browser data (Bleeping Computer)

China-linked Fire Ant Hides Inside Trusted Infrastructure (SecurityAffairs)

Researcher shows how Claude Code can be tricked simply by asking it to summarize a website (The Register)

Fake MyChart emails can show alarming test results, trick patients into installing malware (WMAR)

Nigerians extradited to US for sextortion, deaths of two teens (Bleeping Computer)