A warning from the cloud.

CISA and FBI detail exploit chains used by Chinese hackers to compromise Ivanti Cloud Service Appliances. Energy systems in Central Europe use unencrypted radio signals. A critical SonicWall vulnerability is under active exploitation. The Nnice ransomware strain isn’t. Cisco discloses a critical vulnerability in its Meeting Management tool. GhostGPT is a new malicious generative AI chatbot. ClamAV patches critical vulnerabilities in the open-source anti-virus engine. A new report questions the effectiveness of paying ransomware demands. DOGE piggybacks on the United States Digital Service. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Joe Gillespie, Senior Vice President at Booz Allen, discussing Cyber AI. Jen Easterly leaves CISA a legacy of resilience and dedication.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Industry Voices Today on our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Joe Gillespie, Senior Vice President at Booz Allen, discussing Cyber AI. Selected Reading FBI/CISA Share Details on Ivanti Exploits Chains: What Network Defenders Need to Know (SecurityWeek) Researchers say new attack could take down the European power grid (Ars Technica) Critical SonicWall Vulnerability Exploited In Attacks Execute Arbitrary OS Commands (Cyber Security News) Nnice Ransomware Attacking Windows Systems With Advanced Encryption Techniques (GB Hackers) Cisco Fixes Critical Vulnerability in Meeting Management (Infosecurity Magazine) New GhostGPT AI Chatbot Facilitates Malware Creation and Phishing (Infosecurity Magazine) Open-Source ClamAV Releases Critical Security Patch Updates – What’s Inside! (Cyber Security News) Companies who pay off ransomware attackers rarely get their data back, survey shows (Cybernews) Elon Musk Plays DOGE Ball—and Hits America’s Geek Squad (WIRED) Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head (WIRED)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at [email protected] to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc.