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The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on. Published each weekday, the program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of experts from industry, academia, and research organizations all over the world.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
CyberWire Daily connects fast-moving security reports to operational choices, organizational risk and the people affected when systems fail.
CyberWire Daily turns a crowded security day into a brisk sequence of incidents, vulnerabilities, policy disputes and practical consequences. Dave Bittner moves from Iran-linked operations and exploited Cisco flaws to privacy questions and AI defense policy, then gives guests…
Cyber headlines share space with a CISSP debate that might make you rethink your resume.
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A brisk cyber briefing connects patches, breaches, spyware research, and post-quantum migration.
France's digital-sovereignty push gives CyberWire Daily a useful opening frame, and the episode broadens quickly into the kind of crowded security day where policy, patches, breaches, and research all compete for attention.
A fast security rundown turns into a practical case for closing identity attack paths before alerts pile up.
CyberWire Daily frames a busy security day around AI's growing role in phishing, where speed and polish make familiar scams harder to catch. From there, it moves through the FBI's disruption of a multi-million-dollar phishing ring, a North Korea-linked supply chain attack…
AI's security consequences stretch from finance and browser code to personal harm.
Finance gives this AI story its sharpest edge, as the Treasury Secretary and Fed Chair summon bankers over AI concerns. From there, the review follows the pressure outward: a hacker's claim that more than 10 petabytes were stolen from China's National Supercomputing Center, a…
A compact cyber briefing that connects ceasefire-era threat signals, urgent patching, and a macOS reboot clock.
CyberWire Daily builds the day around Iran-linked hackers suggesting cyberattacks will continue despite a ceasefire, then folds that tension into a fast survey of security pressure points.
A brisk cyber briefing on infrastructure threats, AI recommendation poisoning, and the public stakes of digital attacks.
CyberWire Daily tracks cyber risk where it lands hardest: Iranian-linked hackers probing U.S. critical infrastructure, a DOJ disruption of a Russian router hijacking campaign, and a Massachusetts hospital forced to divert ambulances.
A scene-setting episode that favors atmosphere and broad context over technical detail.
Maria Varmas turns the episode inward, trading the series' more polished setup for something closer to a working reporter's notebook from Tallinn, Estonia and the NATO cyber range.
A brisk security roundup that pairs active exploitation with a sharper look at AI contracting pressure.
PlayNext keeps the security rundown moving without much waste: Iran's muddy water breaches multiple U.S. organizations, a wiretap-management-system breach draws FBI attention, South American telecoms get hit, Cisco ships fixes for critical firewall flaws, and CISA flags bugs in…
A clear-eyed look at when cyber credentials help, and when they mainly test exam-taking.
Do certifications matter? treats a familiar cyber-career question as a practical look at how the field sorts signal from noise. Kim Jones presents certifications as both a possible validation of skills and a disputed hiring shortcut, then keeps returning to the pressure people…
Deeply researched narrative dives into hacking history and cyber-law cases, hosted by Ran Levi.
Reported narratives on hackers, spyware, and data crimes from Dina Temple-Raston.
Dave, Joe, and Maria break down phishing kits, deepfakes, and social-engineering scams weekly.
IAPP's Jedidiah Bracy interviews the regulators and lawyers writing privacy and AI law.
A daily cybersecurity briefing hosted by Dave Bittner, pairing breaking incidents with a guest interview.
This episode discusses research revealing a coordinated cyber campaign using 16 malicious extensions to steal ChatGPT accounts.
This episode covers escalating cyber operations in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, a federal ban on Anthropic's AI, and new malware threats.
CyberWire Research Saturday host Dave Bittner talks with cybersecurity researcher Marcel Lee about her investigation into a mobile scareware campaign she encountered while browsing — a pop-up falsely claiming her phone had malware and pushing two apps called Antivirus Protector and Antivirus Cybergate.
David Moulton interviews Justin Moore and Andy Piazza from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 on the Threat Vector podcast about their rapid response threat brief on Iran-linked cyber activity during the active military conflict.
Host Kim Jones and guest Simone Petrella debate the value of cybersecurity certifications, exploring their pros and cons, impact on hiring, and potential barriers to diversity.
Anna Belak shares her journey from aspiring mathematician to cybersecurity thought leader, detailing transitions through physics, academia, and Gartner before landing at Sysdig.
Kim Jones, a veteran CISO, delivers a solo episode of CISO Perspectives arguing that diversity is not a political issue but a business necessity for cybersecurity teams.
CyberWire host Dave Bittner covers a dense cluster of cybersecurity and geopolitical developments on March 3, 2026, centered on the near-halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.
The CyberWire Daily briefing for March 5, 2026 covers the surge of hacktivist DDoS attacks across the Middle East following the launch of US-Israeli military campaign Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, with nine groups claiming 107 attacks in eight countries in the first four days.
This episode covers cybersecurity threats to U.S.
This season finale of CISO Perspectives features host Kim Jones interviewing writer/researcher Ethan Cook to reflect on key cybersecurity insights from the season.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers recent incidents including an Iran-linked breach of the FBI director's email, attacks on European institutions, software vulnerabilities, and a discussion on deepfake threats in hiring.
This episode explores how threat actors are operationalizing AI in cyber attacks, featuring insights from Microsoft threat intelligence analysts.
This special edition episode celebrates the Cyber Wire's 10-year anniversary by reflecting on notable data breaches over the past decade with host Dave Bittner.
This episode discusses research on vulnerabilities in PDF engines that can be exploited by third-party attackers to compromise multiple companies and customers through integrated applications.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity incidents including IoT botnet takedowns, hacktivist infrastructure seizures, data breaches, malware attacks, and a look back at 10 years of Cyber Wire podcasts.
This episode explores how threat actors are operationalizing AI in cyberattacks, featuring insights from Microsoft threat intelligence analysts.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp, permit scammers, Anthropic's lawsuit, fraud victim restoration, Salesforce data targeting, Ericsson's breach, macOS malware, AWS phishing, CISA warnings, and an interview with threat researcher Brian Baskin on tax season scams.
This episode features Larry Kashtaller, a principal security intelligence response engineer at Akamai Technologies, discussing his early passion for computers and the importance of zero-trust security solutions like ThreatLocker in preventing ransomware and ensuring compliance.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers recent vulnerabilities, threats, and enforcement actions, including a CISA warning about Langflow, ransomware campaigns, and an interview on major breaches over the past decade.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity incidents and threats, including state-sponsored attacks, corporate breaches, and policy discussions, featuring an interview with Absolute Security CEO Christy Wyatt on cyber risk as a business continuity issue.
This episode discusses cybersecurity threats, zero-trust principles with ThreatLocker, and recent security news including CISA warnings and ransomware campaigns.
This episode provides a news roundup covering various cybersecurity incidents and developments, including RSAC updates, state-sponsored threats, data breaches, and software vulnerabilities.
This episode covers cybersecurity news including RSAC insights, data breaches, regulatory actions, and an interview with a DEF CON organizer about the upcoming event.
This episode features an interview with cybersecurity CEO Ed Vasco discussing what business leaders want from prospective cyber talent.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity news including White House AI legislation, FBI warnings about Iranian and Russian threats, and technical developments like orbital data centers.
This special edition episode celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Cyber Wire Daily podcast by exploring its origins through interviews with host Dave Bittner and N2K Networks CEO Peter Kilby.
Roya Gordon shares her unconventional path from aspiring lawyer to cybersecurity research evangelist, detailing her Navy intelligence background and early career influences.
This episode discusses a cybersecurity research finding where a threat actor exploited a vulnerability to take over an AWS GitHub repository, highlighting risks in the AWS console supply chain.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers iPhone exploits by Dark Sword, Android malware, ransomware activity, synthetic media harms, and various security vulnerabilities and incidents.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity developments including Iran's resilient cyber operations, new malware targeting infrastructure, AI vulnerabilities, and enterprise AI browser safety with guest Brayden Rogers.
This episode features a reflective conversation where host Kim Jones becomes the guest to discuss key insights from past episodes and future directions of the CISO Perspectives podcast.
Christian Lees, CTO of ReSecurity, shares his unconventional career path from aspiring farmer to cybersecurity leader, discussing his late start in college and early career decisions.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity incidents including Europol dismantling the SOX escort proxy service and Google addressing Chrome zero-day vulnerabilities, while also featuring an interview about the hidden risks of a fully digital society.
This episode explores whether the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) contributes to confusion in the cybersecurity talent ecosystem, drawing from the host's personal career transition from military intelligence to corporate security leadership.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers various incidents including a hacker accessing FBI Epstein files, EU digital sovereignty efforts, data breaches, and a preview of RSAC 2026.
This episode explores the contentious debate about whether a college degree is necessary for a cybersecurity career, examining arguments for real-world experience versus formal education.
This episode explores strategic approaches to attracting, integrating, training, and retaining top-tier cybersecurity talent, focusing on job descriptions and KSAE requirements.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers Israel's strike on Iran's cyber headquarters, U.S.
This episode discusses cybersecurity threats including zero-day exploits and AI's impact on social engineering, featuring an interview with Brian Long of Adaptive Security.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity news, including leadership changes at NSA and Cyber Command, Patch Tuesday updates, malware threats, and AI-related incidents.
This episode explores the complex and often contentious role that vendors play in the cybersecurity talent ecosystem through the lens of a CISO's transition to a vendor role.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity developments including EU sanctions against hackers, AI's impact on security, and various data breach incidents.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers various threats including Zoom call privacy issues, malicious Chrome extensions harvesting AI conversations, phishing campaigns, and vulnerability patches.
This episode covers recent cybersecurity incidents including drone strikes on chip supply chains, China-linked military hacks, AI-powered attacks, data breaches, and cybercrime using airline miles.
The CyberWire Daily briefing for March 6, 2026 covers Iranian APT group Muddy Water breaching multiple US organizations including a defense contractor, a bank, and an airport during the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
In this final episode of a series on NATO's cyber exercise, hosts Liz Stokes and Maria Vermasas reflect on their visit to Estonia, highlighting the secretive nature of military cyber ranges, the life-or-death stakes of cybersecurity near the Russian border, and NATO's emphasis on human collaboration over technical tools amidst geopolitical tensions.
This Research Saturday episode features Dr.
CyberWire reporter Maria Varmazis delivers a candid, unscripted reporter's notebook from Tallinn, Estonia, where she traveled with producer Liz Stokes to cover the NATO Cyber Coalition exercise and observe the alliance's cyber range operation at the CR-14 building adjacent to the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
This cybersecurity news roundup covers recent threats including a fake WhatsApp spreading spyware, State Department influence operations, Cisco patches, and features an interview with Qualys CEO Sumed Thakur about shifting cybersecurity toward managing business risk.
CyberWire Daily examines France’s plan to reduce public-sector dependence on U.S.
CyberWire Daily reports that the FBI and Indonesian law enforcement dismantled W3LL, a phishing operation linked to more than $20 million in fraud and over 17,000 targeted victims between 2023 and 2025.
Henry Comfort explains how Geordie AI maps agentic operations, measures runtime risk, and steers agents toward safer pathways.
CyberWire Daily reports that Iran-linked groups intend to continue cyber operations despite a ceasefire, while U.S.
Microsoft researchers found hidden prompts steering AI recommendations across 31 companies and 14 industries.