It’s day 75 — not quite the halfway mark to 365, but it feels like a milestone. 👾 I’ve noticed a shift in how I’m approaching this process. Initially, this was about consistency and staying informed — now, it’s about finding patterns and seeing the bigger picture in how cyber threats are evolving. The more I read, the more I’m seeing how interconnected the industry is — from AI to threat actors to government responses — it’s all one big system. 🔍
🔒 AI and the Data Problem
Intel is working on securing AI model training by developing a secure data tunnel to move training models directly to data sources instead of the other way around. This could help reduce the risk of exposure during transit, but it also raises questions about who controls the data and how it’s processed. DarkReading covered this, highlighting that secure transmission is becoming a bigger priority as AI systems grow more complex.
What’s interesting here is how this ties back to the problem of data sovereignty. If AI models are directly trained on sensitive or private data, securing that pipeline becomes as critical as securing the model itself. It’s not just about network security anymore — it’s about securing the entire learning process.
😈 New Ransomware Clones on the Rise
HellCat and Morpheus — the names sound like they’re straight out of The Matrix, but they’re real ransomware variants making waves in the threat landscape. The CyberWire reported that these clones are based on existing codebases, but with more advanced evasion techniques baked in.
Attackers are learning faster than defenders because they’re using the same AI tools to automate discovery and weaponize vulnerabilities. This is why frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK are becoming so critical — they help map out the tactics being used so defenders can anticipate and respond more effectively.
🇺🇸 FCC Stepping Up Where CISA Left Off
The FCC has established a new Council on National Security to tackle the growing cyber threat from China. The Register reported that this is filling a gap left by CISA’s shifting focus. The council will focus on securing critical infrastructure and improving communication channels between public and private sectors.
This is a significant shift — government intervention in cyber has always been tricky because of the private sector’s dominance. But with China’s increasing focus on cyber espionage and supply chain attacks, the U.S. is clearly seeing the need for stronger centralized oversight.
🏥 Healthcare and Cybersecurity — A Growing Target
Healthcare remains a soft target for attackers. Government funding is starting to flow toward improving cybersecurity in telehealth systems — but the problem is the pace. Paubox outlined how funding is improving infrastructure but not fast enough to keep up with emerging threats.
The sensitive nature of healthcare data makes it valuable on the dark web — a stolen medical record is often worth more than a credit card number. That’s why improving authentication and encryption in healthcare systems is becoming a critical focus.
💡 Start-Up Security — Underestimated Risk
Most startups think about growth and funding first — security tends to be an afterthought. But that’s changing as more investors are demanding better security postures from the outset. HackRead reported that some venture capitalists are even making cybersecurity a condition for funding.
This makes sense — a startup’s greatest asset is often its intellectual property. A breach could tank valuations overnight. The smart move is building security into the development pipeline from the start — a DevSecOps approach.
⚠️ OAuth Exploits and Microsoft 365 Targets
Malicious Adobe and DocuSign OAuth apps are being used to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts. Attackers are tricking users into authorizing these apps, which then siphon off credentials and data. BleepingComputer covered how attackers are bypassing traditional MFA protections by manipulating the trust users place in well-known platforms.
OAuth phishing is becoming one of the most effective ways to compromise accounts — and it’s hard to defend against because it’s happening at the app layer rather than the network layer. This is why implementing conditional access policies and monitoring app permissions is becoming essential.
🔎 New Tool for Detecting Web Vulnerabilities
A tool called Nucleifuzzer is gaining attention for its ability to automate the detection of vulnerabilities like XSS, SQLi, SSRF, and open redirects in web apps. Meterpreter reported that it’s already being used by red teams and penetration testers to speed up discovery.
Automation in security testing is critical because of how quickly new vulnerabilities emerge. Tools like this allow defenders to find weaknesses before attackers do — shifting the balance back toward defense.
🤔 Where Do I Go from Here?
At this point, the next step is creating more structured content. The blog has been great for organizing thoughts, but it’s time to start sharing that knowledge in a more direct, engaging way — maybe more focused posts on AI threats, ransomware trends, and best practices.
🚀 Goals Moving Forward:
✅ Start producing more structured content focused on key themes
✅ Explore more automation tools for threat hunting and vulnerability management
✅ Start building better educational content around AI in cyber — how it’s being weaponized and how to defend against it
✅ Focus more on trends in government policy and how that impacts the private sector
The more I dig into this, the more I realize how much more there is to learn. But that’s part of why I’m here. 👾🔥
