Episode 173: September 21, 2026

Signal Check · Sep 21, 2026 · 5m

This episode covers an unusual FCC ban on foreign-made routers, a sneaky new supply chain attack hiding in npm packages, and a major Gyazo data breach affecting millions of users. Adrian also digs into how a Google analyst went undercover to infiltrate a notorious hacking gang. It's your morning signal check before the day gets loud. Stories covered: - What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US (Wired) - https://www.wired.com/story/us-government-foreign-made-router-ban-explained/ - Malicious npm packages evade install-script defenses at runtime (BleepingComputer) -…