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Top level domain theft, Yandex attacked, Cisco Nexus flaws

Oct 9, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Hosted by Steve Prentice, this episode covers attackers hijacking top-level domains to steal Google certificates and a Ukrainian drone strike on a Yandex data center. It also details critical Cisco Nexus switch flaws, active exploitation of a new Atlassian vulnerability, and the Shai-Hulud worm targeting AI infrastructure. Additionally, the show reports on a sophisticated phishing kit, rising web data leaks in Japan, and the DOJ charging a ransomware recovery CEO for fraud.

Topics discussed

Attackers hijack top-level domains for Google certificates Ukrainian drone strike hits major Yandex data center Cisco warns of critical flaws in Nexus switches Attackers target Atlassian vulnerability post-disclosure Sponsor segment: Vanta compliance automation Waza Fish Kit targets banking and government sectors Shai-Hulud worm compromises AI infrastructure via TensorLake Japan sees sharp rise in web data leaks via API abuse DOJ charges ransomware recovery CEO for fraud Outro and feedback information
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