Episode 165: September 13, 2026

Signal Check · Sep 13, 2026 · 5m

This episode covers six signals from the cybersecurity landscape, including a brutal new Android malware that encrypts, steals, and harasses victims all at once. Adrian also digs into Anthropic's warning about AI models being weaponized for cyberattacks, fresh vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild, and a Conti ransomware hacker facing prison time. Stories covered: - New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims (BleepingComputer) - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-encrypts-files-steals-data-and-harasses-victims/ - Claude Used…