
CyberWire Daily Who turned out the lights?
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Jan 16, 2026 Maria Varmasis, a producer and host associated with T-Minus Space Daily, chats with Zak Kassas from Ohio State University about innovative navigation using low Earth orbit satellites like Starlink. They explore how these satellites can provide GPS alternatives, with surprising accuracy for vehicles, balloons, and UAVs. Kassas discusses the unique challenges of satellite positioning and ethical considerations in passive signal reception. This enlightening conversation sheds light on the future of navigation technology and its implications.
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Arrest Over Malware Testing Service
- Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old at Schiphol alleged to run AVCheck, a malware testing service.
- Authorities traced evidence through seized servers and linked two Amsterdam companies to the service.
Treat OT Connections As Risk Decisions
- Treat every new OT connection as a risk-based business decision and limit inbound access by default.
- Use brokered gateways, segment networks, and avoid flat legacy setups to improve OT resilience.
Automated Exploitation Hits Management Platforms
- A critical HPE OneView RCE bug moved rapidly from proof-of-concept to tens of thousands of automated exploit attempts.
- Automated, global scanning for high-privilege management platforms makes rapid patching essential.

