Talkin' Bout [Infosec] News Pentagon Plans to Train AI With Classified Data – 2026-03-23
This episode covers a range of cybersecurity and AI-related news, including how Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly helped train delivery robots using massive image datasets. The hosts also discuss the Pentagon’s reported plans to train AI systems on classified data and the potential risks of exposing sensitive information. Additional topics include major data breaches (such as a third-party breach impacting Crunchyroll user data), ongoing challenges in cybersecurity practices, evolving AI security concerns, and real-world examples of exploits and vulnerabilities affecting mobile devices and organizations.
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Chapters
- (00:00) - PreShow Banter™ — Easier Than Printers
- (05:20) - Pentagon Plans to Train AI With Classified Data – BHIS - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News 2026-03-23
- (06:38) - Story # 1: Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
- (07:38) - Story # 1b: ALT Link - Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
- (15:35) - Story # 2: Federal cyber experts called Microsoft’s cloud a “pile of shit,” approved it anyway
- (24:31) - Story # 3: The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says
- (34:04) - Story # 4: CISA Urges Endpoint Management System Hardening After Cyberattack Against US Organization
- (37:50) - Story # 5: Warning: Your AI-Generated Password Is a Major Security Risk. Here’s What to Use Instead
- (42:21) - Story # 6: CISA warns of active exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2026-20963)
- (49:57) - Story # 7: Massive China Data Leak: Hackers Access 10 Petabytes of Weapons Testing Data
- (51:28) - Story # 8: Anime fans' credit cards might be stolen from Sony streamer Crunchyroll
- (55:03) - Story # 9: The Proliferation of DarkSword: iOS Exploit Chain Adopted by Multiple Threat Actors
Links
Story # 1: Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Story # 1b: ALT Link - Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Story # 2: Federal cyber experts called Microsoft’s cloud a “pile of shit,” approved it anyway
Story # 3: The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says
Story # 4: CISA Urges Endpoint Management System Hardening After Cyberattack Against US Organization
Story # 5: Warning: Your AI-Generated Password Is a Major Security Risk. Here’s What to Use Instead
Story # 6: CISA warns of active exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2026-20963)
Story # 7: Massive China Data Leak: Hackers Access 10 Petabytes of Weapons Testing Data
Story # 8: Anime fans’ credit cards might be stolen from Sony streamer Crunchyroll
Story # 9: The Proliferation of DarkSword: iOS Exploit Chain Adopted by Multiple Threat Actors
Creators & Guests
- John Strand - Host
- Ralph May - Host
- Chadd Watson - Guest
- Wade Wells - Host
- Alex Minster "Belouve" - Guest
- Hayden Covington - Host
- Bruce Potter - Guest
- Ryan Poirier - Producer
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