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Risky Bulletin

Risky Business Media
Cybersecurity
China
Iran
Google
Russia
CISA
Artificial Intelligence
Ransomware
AI Agents
Microsoft
Anthropic
Cyber Espionage
Cyber Operations
Cybercrime
Openai
Meta
Ukraine
AI SOC Analysts
Dropzone AI
Identity Security

Regular cybersecurity news updates from the Risky Business team...

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Latest Episodes

Tom Uren and James Wilson talk about a new US Supreme Court decision that puts the current EU-US data sharing agreement at risk. American intelligence collection efforts have been at the centre of legal challenges of these on-again off-again data tra... more

The DHS inspector general will investigate forced CISA reassignments, Canada hacked a ransomware gang, Taiwan charges two executives with helping Chinese hackers, and new vulnerabilities can disable Hoymiles solar panels. Show notes

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In this edition of Between Two Nerds Tom Uren and The Grugq talk about why we haven’t seen an explosion of devastating hacks even though AI has been used to discover lots and lots of bugs.

This episode is also available on YouTube. Show notes

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A European MP’s phone was infected by Pegasus spyware, Android drops its PIN guessing limit from 1,800 attempts to 20, Alibaba bans employees from using Claude at work, and there’s a new vulnerability in the Linux kernel. Show notes

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Recent Guests

Vijit Nair
VP of Product
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Episode: Sponsored: Corelight’s blueprint for AI-era defence
Dan Guido
CEO and co-founder of Trail of Bits
Trail of Bits
Episode: Sponsored: Trail of Bits and OpenAI patch the planet
Brandon Dixon
Co-founder and CTO of Ent AI
Ent AI
Episode: Sponsored: Ent on using AI to track human behavior on the endpoint
Dylan Ayrey
Founder and CEO of Truffle Security
Truffle Security
Episode: Sponsored: Inside CISA's disastrous secrets leak
Josh Devon
Guest from Sondera
Sondera
Episode: Sponsored: Teaching AI agents the rules of the road
Tom Uren
Risky Business colleague discussed in the episode
Risky.Biz
Episode: Srsly Risky Biz: Politicians ditch Signal for homegrown apps
Daf Stuttard
Co‑founder, PortSwigger
PortSwigger
Episode: Sponsored: James Kettle built an AI hacker
James Kettle
Researcher, PortSwigger
PortSwigger
Episode: Sponsored: James Kettle built an AI hacker
Sydney Marrone
Head of Threat Hunting at Nebulock
Nebulock
Episode: Sponsored: Nebulock on hunting shadow AI

Hosts

Claire Aird
Host and frequent reader/reporter for the bulletin; recurring presenter.
James Wilson
Host and recurring co-host; appears on multiple segments.
Tom Uren
Host of Between Two Nerds; contributes policy/intelligence perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • Claire is wonderful

    I find her speech extremely easy to understand, even at 1.5 (that’s my normal setting, and the Bulletin is over before I remember that😅).

    Not your problem I believe but although one thing she does well is phrase sentences and paragraphs, the AI transcription (which is remarkably accurate at the word and sentence levels) invariably breaks paragraphs one sentence too early. Maybe you can put a bug in Apple’s ear on this?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Standards Geek
    Japan7 months ago
  • Love the podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bmbeverst
    2 years ago
  • Professional and interesting

    Does exactly what it promises - a regular short summary of key cyber security news, with some fantastic analysis of the bigger events from experts in the field. Well worth your time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kel-nage
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast but…

    They produce great shows but it gets to be a hard listen when Patrick Gray always talks over everyone. He never lets them finish their thoughts without interjecting all the time. Very annoying to say the least. He clearly wants to be the star.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    formersmoker1360
    United States2 years ago
  • Very informative

    Very informative podcast. Love the content. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nyboi
    United States3 years ago

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Clear, accessible security updates with strong expert context.
Occasional guest dynamics noted; some listeners prefer listening without interruptions.
Widely praised for informative, concise cybersecurity content.
Regular coverage of policy and AI/regulatory topics is valuable for decision-makers.

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#19
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#8
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#8
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#18
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Srsly Risky Biz: Anthropic has artificial, but not emotional, intelligence
Q: What exactly is Pfizer 702 and why is it important?
Pfizer 702 is a US surveillance provision that authorizes collection of foreign-targeted communications, with Americans potentially captured in the process. It has a sunset-driven reauthorization framework and a rolling court certification process that keeps the activity legal for a year at a time, but the lapse recently sparked debate about ongoing authorization and oversight.
Sponsored: Trail of Bits and OpenAI patch the planet
Q: Where can people find out more and potentially sign up for this program?
They point listeners to Trail of Bits' website and GitHub, with the Patch the Planet project highlighted on the front page and resources on Codex and Cloud Code onboarding.
Sponsored: Trail of Bits and OpenAI patch the planet
Q: Is this like a blip on the curve or the new normal in the rate and velocity of fixing bugs?
The discussion frames this as the new normal, with ongoing need to help maintainers stay ahead using AI tooling, training, and process improvements rather than relying on one-off fixes.
Sponsored: Trail of Bits and OpenAI patch the planet
Q: What's the magic that you bring to the table? What's OpenAI bringing to the table?
The answer emphasizes combining Trail of Bits' deep subject-matter expertise with OpenAI's capabilities to triage bugs, align bug reports with threat models, and accelerate patching through both human-guided analysis and AI tooling.
Sponsored: Understanding CI/CD attack paths
Q: What practical steps can CISOs take to mitigate these risks in CI/CD environments?
Start with visibility: map all repositories, identify which ones have high-risk configurations or exposed secrets, review branch protections and OIDC usage, and then gradually reduce over-permissioning; use tooling to highlight potentially dangerous workflows and credentials, and apply enforcement across adjacent identity systems to close trust gaps.

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What is Risky Bulletin about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise cybersecurity news bulletin that covers malware, software supply-chain incidents, policy debates, and significant industry actions. Episodes frequently weave in real-world investigations, law enforcement actions, and responses from major tech players, with sponsor integrations embedded in the intro or outro. Notable angles include open-source developments, governance discussions around AI safety and regulation, and practical implications for developers and enterprises relying on secure software ecosystems. The format tends to balance quick, accessible updates with deeper context from seasoned security experts, making it valuable for tech professionals who need timely, actionable insights without lengthy duologies. A standout trait... more

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