CyberWire Daily Cyber defenders pulled into deportation duty.
Oct 9, 2025
In this discussion, Sarah Graham, a researcher with the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, dives into the murky waters of the global spyware market. She highlights the intriguing distinction between commercial spyware and state intelligence operations, pointing out the opacity created by resellers and brokers. Sarah also emphasizes the challenges of holding spyware firms accountable due to their evasive tactics. The conversation touches on the rising U.S. investment trends and the pressing need for transparency in this shadowy industry.
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Ukraine Moves To Create Cyber Forces
- Ukraine's parliament approved in first reading a bill to create military cyber forces reporting to the commander-in-chief.
- The force will recruit reservists, train, and align operations with NATO standards pending final approval.
Injunctions Offer Little Real Protection
- Troy Hunt argues court injunctions after breaches mainly restrict researchers and services, not attackers.
- He says injunctions offer little real defense and often fail to stop leak dumps by adversaries.
Spyware Market Concentrations And U.S. Funding
- The Atlantic Council's CSI maps spyware vendors, finding many domiciled in Israel, India, and Italy.
- U.S.-based investors increasingly fund spyware firms, undermining U.S. policy efforts to curb the market.
