EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 11 MIN
Are They Web Hackers or Care Bears? The Answer May Surprise You
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Names like Laundry Bear and Chatty Spider don’t exactly inspire fear, but cybersecurity professionals have long used them as shorthand for hacker groups out to spread havoc around the world. Now, some online-security pros are trying to end this cute trend. Plus, employees looking for a reward after using AI tools to finish their work faster will probably be disappointed. Patrick Coffee hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Names like Laundry Bear and Chatty Spider don’t exactly inspire fear, but cybersecurity professionals have long used them as shorthand for hacker groups out to spread havoc around the world. Now, some online-security pros are trying to end this cute trend. Plus, employees looking for a reward after using AI tools to finish their work faster will probably be disappointed. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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