Security Now (Audio) SN 1062: AI-Generated Malware - Ireland Legalizes Spyware
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Jan 28, 2026 They unpack the first advanced AI-generated malware and how spec-driven agents sped its creation. They cover Ireland’s new lawful interception law that effectively legalizes spyware. They discuss Microsoft handing over BitLocker keys and the implications for encrypted data. They debate AI replacing developers and the risks of agentic coding lowering barriers for attackers.
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Ireland Legalizes Lawful Interception Tools
- Ireland's new law legalizes covert surveillance software and compels provider cooperation.
- Legalizing spyware formalizes practices previously performed opaquely and risks expanded abuse.
Civil Groups Push Back On Spyware Market
- EDRI and civil groups push for a full EU ban on spyware citing human-rights abuses.
- Commercial spyware is a multibillion-euro market operating with little transparency or regulation.
Disable Cloud Key Escrow In Windows
- Disable Azure AD/Microsoft account key storage via policy if you prefer no cloud escrow.
- Rotate the recovery key so any copy Microsoft had becomes useless.