Monday

02-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Newsletter

The cyber war in Iran

After weekend strikes rocked Tehran, cyber threat hunters spotted coordinated intrusions into Iran platforms — and U.S. infrastructure owners are now quietly prepping for possible retaliation in cyberspace.

States feel the squeeze of CISA shutdown

CISA is canceling meetings, limiting communications with state partners and furloughing employees in key departments as the DHS shutdown stretches on.

Cyber takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

After global leaders convened for the Munich Security Conference to discuss worldwide security policy challenges, your host breaks down the top cyber takeaways from the conference.

The industrialization of romance scams

Cybersecurity experts are warning that cybercriminals are weaponizing online love at scale — and the federal government is racing to break up scammers’ increasingly sophisticated playbook.

Bridget Bean talks DHS’s leadership limbo

Bridget Bean, CISA’s former acting head, says a shortage of Senate-confirmed leaders at the agency is quietly eroding DHS’s ability to fulfill its mission.

A TikTok firewall — or fig leaf?

A new TikTok deal promises U.S. data, U.S. oversight — and fewer China ties. But Washington isn’t convinced that it’s enough.

AI’s push into health care triggers cyber alarm bells

Artificial intelligence makers are betting big on the health care sector. But security experts are warning that the rapid adoption of AI in health systems may bring more risk...

Trump’s cyber options in Iran

A U.S. cyberattack on Iran could offer President Donald Trump a stealthier option against Tehran — but one that comes with escalation risks.

Maduro’s fall puts US cyber power in the spotlight

The U.S. appears to have used its cyber capabilities to capture Venezuela’s leader over the weekend — revealing how the U.S. could wield cyber power in future geopolitical showdowns.

Andrew Garbarino’s full cyber plate

House Homeland Security Chair Andrew Garbarino has a packed cyber agenda next year, which he outlined in an interview with your host.