What’s your data worth on the dark web? (Lock and Code S07E15)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we discuss just exactly why it is that hackers and scammers want your data—and how you're at risk.
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Sen. Wyden urges feds to discard older, insecure, public-facing VPNs
In a letter first reported by CyberScoop, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said ‘devastating’ attacks on the federal government have accumulated due to the tech. The post Sen. Wyden urges feds to discard older, ins
Cognyte Sells a Mobile Cell Surveillance Van
Yet another Israeli mass surveillance company : Made by Israeli surveillance company Cognyte, the tech simulates a mobile phone tower, which forces nearby phones to connect to it. That enables cops to
A week in security (July 20 – July 26
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 20 to July 26 of 2026
ISC Stormcast For Monday, July 27th, 2026
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Friday Squid Blogging: Illex Squid Catch in the Falklands
Lower catch this year . As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy.
Accelerating AWS Network Firewall troubleshooting with AWS DevOps Agent
When an administrator introduces a rule change in AWS Network Firewall and network connectivity is disrupted, pinpointing the cause requires inspecting multiple points in the traffic path. The firewal
Call of Duty Mobile scam uses fake free points to steal player accounts
A phishing site posing as a free Call of Duty Points giveaway is stealing Activision logins and two-factor authentication codes.
OpenAI’s agent escaped its sandbox during a security test
An OpenAI agent escaped its sandbox, stole credentials, and broke into Hugging Face. Here's what that actually means.
Google wants to store a selfie video of your face
A new selfie video verification feature could make recovering your Google Account easier. But it also creates new security and privacy concerns.
ISC Stormcast For Friday, July 24th, 2026
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Enterprise security at machine speed: AWS Black Hat 2026 preview
Black Hat 2026 (Aug 1-6, 2026) brings together over 22,000 security practitioners, researchers, and CISOs who build, break, and defend enterprise infrastructure. They’re security professionals who pus
Millions of cars could be tracked and unlocked by a hidden security flaw
A hidden flaw in a dealer-installed car alarm could let attackers unlock vehicles and track their locations. Many owners don't know they have one.
End-to-End Encryption and “Going Dark”
New paper: " Encryption and Globalization 15 Years Later: End-to-End Encryption and the Third Round of the ‘Going Dark’ Debate ": Abstract : This Article updates and expands on 2012 resear
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
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Chick-fil-A loyalty accounts hijacked using stolen passwords
If you have a Chick-fil-A One account, now is a good time to change your password—and make sure it's one you don't use anywhere else.
Paidwork breach exposes data of 23 million users: Check if you’re affected
A reported breach at microtask platform Paidwork exposed personal and financial data of more than 23 million users. Here's how to check if you're affected.
First-Person Identity Theft Story
Harrowing story of an identity theft victim. Yes, the person made a mistake—they gave the scammer a two-factor authentication code that allowed the scammer to take over their email address. But
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
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Do more with AWS WAF labels using dynamic label interpolation
AWS WAF classifies web traffic by attaching metadata to each request it evaluates. Managed rule groups such as AWS WAF Bot Control and AWS WAF Fraud Control account takeover prevention (ATP) attach la