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.

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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

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