Daily News, July 24th

Small-business leaders, cyber professionals, MSPs, CISOs, GovCon leaders, and security operators will gain practical insights into current risks. We discuss the Clop ransomware gang's active targeting of PTC Windchill and FlexPLM instances, emphasizing immediate patching. The emergence of Dolphin X, an AI-powered remote access trojan that efficiently profiles and prioritizes high-value targets, highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber-extortion.Beyond threats, we explore AI's dual nature. The successful flight of a DARPA and U.S. Air Force AI-controlled F-16 underscores new attack surfaces but also new frontiers for AI-driven defenses. We also touch on the security implications of widely used development tools and open-source projects, citing "Learn OpenGL" and the Palmier Pro macOS video editor as examples of potential exposure points.Practical takeaways include immediate actions for PTC Windchill and FlexPLM users, the importance of staying informed on AI's role in both threats and defenses, and a recommendation to evaluate open-source and cost-effective AI tools for security automation.