The Department of Know: Hacked fridges, hiring humans to fix Mythos bugs, targeted ad spyware
Summary
Host Rich Droffalina joins CISOs Dennis Pickett and David Cross to discuss Microsoft’s call for AI regulation, the rise of calendar-based phishing, and Anthropic’s decision to cut live internet access for internal AI tests. The episode also covers a major cyberattack on French supermarkets that compromised refrigeration systems, Bank of America’s use of contractors to patch AI-discovered bugs, and zero-click spyware infections delivered via targeted online ads.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest priorities: unified security and AI agents
Sponsor shout-out and show logistics
Microsoft calls for AI regulation and safety rules
Rising threat of calendar phishing and auto-accept invites
Anthropic cuts live internet access for AI safety tests
Roundup of cybercrime takedowns and arrests
Sponsor segment: GuardSquare mobile security
Hackers target French supermarket refrigeration systems
Bank of America hires contractors to patch AI-found bugs
Zero-click spyware infections via targeted online ads
Closing advice, chat highlights, and next week preview
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