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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 15 MIN

Cyber Weapon in Toronto, Grid Attack, Stuxnet Lie Exposed

from Cybersecurity Today · host Jim Love

A rogue cyber weapon drove through Toronto blasting scam texts to thousands of phones. A major U.S. critical infrastructure provider confirms a cyberattack. And researchers reveal that Stuxnet may not have been the first cyber weapon after all. In today's Cybersecurity Today with David Shipley: • First known SMS blaster case in Canada uncovered in Toronto • Itron, a major utility technology supplier, discloses cyber intrusion • Researchers say a 2005 malware campaign predates Stuxnet • Venezuela energy sector attack reveals destructive "Lotus Wiper" malware • Why AI-powered attacks may change critical infrastructure risk forever If you care about cybersecurity, nation-state threats, infrastructure risk, and real-world attacks, this episode is essential listening. Hosted by David Shipley. Cybersecurity Today thanks Meter for supporting this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack — wired, wireless, and cellular — in one integrated solution built for performance and scale. Learn more at Meter.com/cst. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Toronto SMS Cyber Weapon 05:12 Critical Infrastructure Supplier Hit 09:28 Stuxnet History Rewritten 14:32 Venezuela Energy Sector Attack 19:05 Final Thoughts #Cybersecurity #Stuxnet #CyberAttack #Toronto #CriticalInfrastructure #Hacking #Itron #CyberNews #DavidShipley

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