Streaming Royalty Fraud Using AI Bots

Feds take down major IoT botnets. The FBI seizes hacktivist infrastructure. A data breach hits Kaplan, while a hacker claims access to millions of law enforcement tips. Fake Zoom calls deliver malware. A crypto “security” tool turns out to be spyware. A critical AI framework flaw gets exploited in hours. An insider extortion case ends in conviction. And a streaming scam pulls in over $10 million. A look back at ten years of Cyberwire podcasts. Intern Kevin gets ready for RSAC. A cyberattack leaves breathalyzers offline. 

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Maria Varmazis leads a conversation with Peter Kilpe and Dave Bittner reflecting on the origins of the CyberWire Daily podcast as part of the 10th anniversary series, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and how it all got started.

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Today we are joined by Intern Kevin—also known as Kevin Magee—as he gets ready for RSA Conference 2026 next week.

Selected Reading

Feds disrupt IoT botnets behind record-breaking DDoS attacks (The Register)

FBI seizes Handala data leak site after Stryker cyberattack (Bleeping Computer)

Kaplan North America Reports Data Breach Impacting Nearly 195,000 Individuals (Beyond Machines)

Hacker says they compromised millions of confidential police tips held by US company (Reuters)

Fake interactive Zoom call leads to malicious ScreenConnect download | news (SC Media)

Crypto Scam "ShieldGuard" Dismantled After Malware Discovery (Infosecurity Magazine)

Hackers Exploit Critical Langflow Bug in Just 20 Hours (Infosecurity Magazine)

Ex-data analyst stole company data in $2.5M extortion scheme (Bleeping Computer)

Musician admits to $10M streaming royalty fraud using AI bots (Bleeping Computer)

Cyberattack leaves Maine drivers with breathalyzer test systems unable to start vehicles (WGME)

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