Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Newsletter

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.

As schools power down for the holidays, hackers power up

With schools nationwide easing into the holidays, hackers may see the lull in activity as a window of opportunity to strike an already-vulnerable sector.

Cyber ins — and outs — of the NDAA

The compromise text of the National Defense Authorization Act dropped late on Sunday. Your host breaks down some of the key cyber policy elements that made it in —...

How AI is boosting holiday shopping scams

Federal and state officials are warning consumers to beware of a surge in holiday shopping scams amplified by artificial intelligence.

When Chinese censorship breaks AI code

China is more involved in shaping a popular artificial intelligence model than previously thought, according to a new study, sparking concerns that Beijing’s influence may be warping how the...

Hospitals in the cyber crosshairs

While ransomware gangs are betting that health care providers will pay to keep patients safe, the cyber community is warning of the grave risks of attacks on hospitals —...

Paging Dr. Deepfake

Cybercriminals are using AI tools to impersonate doctors online and cash out on pushing fake medications.

States feel the cyber burn

The House Homeland Security Committee Chair is sounding the alarm on increasing cyber threats to state and local governments, as state IT leaders are feeling the impact of major...