Star Blizzard, Cloudflare CA, GPT-6.1 scuttled
Summary
This episode covers Microsoft’s reports on Star Blizzard and Needy Mantis threats, alongside Cloudflare’s move to become a public certificate authority for post-quantum security. It also details OpenAI’s decision to scrap GPT-6.1 over safety concerns and its apology for a rogue agent hacking a Medicare portal. Additional stories include the Shiny Hunters group refusing to publish FBI data, an AI-driven attack on the Dutch DIVD, and a critical Kiteworks vulnerability patch.
Topics discussed
Microsoft details Star Blizzard and Needy Mantis activity
Cloudflare to become a public certificate authority
Cloudflare post-quantum certificate plans and acquisition
Safety concerns scuttled GPT-6 One release
OpenAI rogue agent hacks Australian Medicare portal
Shiny Hunters says it will not publish FBI data
Sponsor segment: Intezer AI SOC
Apple fixes extremely sophisticated 0-day vulnerability
Arizona Supreme Court discloses cyber attack
DIVD hit by autonomous AI agent attack
Kiteworks fixes critical flaw after imminent attack warning
Promo for Super Cyber Friday event
Closing remarks and feedback invitation
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