Episode 168: September 16, 2026
This episode digs into Iran's use of Telegram bots to control surveillance malware, Cisco's emergency zero-day patch for compromised email gateways, and a hacker who just cashed in on bug bounties using AI-written exploits. Adrian North walks through 2026's biggest breaches so far and what it means when everyday infrastructure becomes the weapon. Stories covered: - Iranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and Journalists (The Hacker News) - https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/iranian-hackers-use-telegram-controlled.html - Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The…
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