CyberWire Daily Espionage in the airwaves.
Sep 23, 2025
Kim Jones, host of CISO Perspectives and senior cybersecurity leader, discusses the evolving challenges faced by CISOs, highlighting leadership strategies and the integration of AI in cybersecurity. He previews his upcoming season, emphasizing critical topics such as regulation and private sector relationships. The conversation also touches on recent security threats like North Korean espionage tactics and major cyber incidents affecting companies like Jaguar Land Rover. Additionally, a humorous note arises with an attorney penalized for AI-generated inaccuracies.
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Auto Production Hit By Cyberattack
- Jaguar Land Rover extended plant shutdowns after a major cyberattack, threatening billions in revenue and wide supply-chain layoffs.
- The outage underscores how cyber incidents can cascade into economic and employment crises without rapid recovery or government support.
EU Presses Tech Giants On Scams
- The EU has issued formal information requests under the Digital Services Act to Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking about online scams and manipulated listings.
- Noncompliance could trigger fines up to 6% of global revenue, raising regulatory stakes for platform content moderation.
Nimbus Manticore Targets Europe
- Check Point reports Nimbus Manticore is using recruiter-themed spearphishing and custom DLL sideloading against European defense and telecom targets.
- The group's evolving implants and valid code signing point to mature, nation-state-grade tradecraft aligned with Iranian priorities.
