threat-intel An intelligence budget 'super user' job is now in the hands of Russ Vought This article reports that Russ Vought, Donald Trump’s former budget chief, has taken over managing the classified spending plans of major U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and NSA. This shift follows the depa… The Record · Jun 30, 2026 Medium USpoliticalbudgetintelligence
threat-intel OpenAI and Anthropic Limit New AI Models to Trump-Approved Customers During Cybersecurity Review This article reports on a significant shift in the release strategy of AI models ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, driven by a government-led cybersecurity review initiated by the Trump administration. OpenAI is restrictin… SecurityWeek · Jun 29, 2026 High USaicybersecuritygovernment
threat-intel Anthropic’s Mythos Model Found Vulnerabilities in Classified US Government Systems, Official Says Anthropic’s Mythos AI model identified vulnerabilities within several U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise conducted in collaboration with intelligence agencies. While the model quickly detected wea… SecurityWeek · Jun 24, 2026 High UNaivulnerabilitysecurity
threat-intel Major US surveillance program poised to lapse after legislative deadlock This article reports on a looming lapse in the US surveillance program, Section 702 of the FISA, due to legislative deadlock in Congress. The program, which allows intelligence agencies to collect communications of forei… The Record · Jun 12, 2026 High USIRCHfisasurveillanceintelligence
threat-intel FBI Seizes 13 Websites That Officials Say Were Used by China to Target and Recruit US Workers The FBI has taken down thirteen websites used by Chinese intelligence operatives to target and recruit U.S. government employees with access to sensitive information. These websites impersonated consulting firms offering… SecurityWeek · Jun 11, 2026 High USCNespionagerecruitmentcybersecurity
threat-intel Got a LinkedIn message from a recruiter? It might be Chinese intelligence, warn FBI and MI5 A joint bulletin from the FBI, MI5, ASIO, CSIS, and NZSIS warns of a Chinese intelligence operation targeting Western professionals via LinkedIn and other job platforms. The operation involves posing as recruitment firms… Graham Cluley · Jun 5, 2026 High CHUNAUrecruitmentintelligencelinkedin
threat-intel Agentic AI Is Transforming Defense, But Only Secure IT Infrastructure Will Maximize It The article highlights the increasing use of agentic AI in defense and intelligence networks, emphasizing the potential risks associated with its deployment. A recent incident involving Anthropic's Claude Mythos model de… The Hacker News · Jun 4, 2026 High aiagentic aidefense
threat-intel Five Eyes warn Chinese spies are using job sites to recruit insiders The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a joint warning about Chinese military intelligence services using online job platforms to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information. This tactic, described a… The Record · Jun 4, 2026 High CHAUCArecruitmentespionagecybersecurity
threat-intel NSA selects new leads for key cybersecurity posts The National Security Agency (NSA) has appointed new leadership for key cybersecurity divisions, aiming to stabilize operations following a period of significant upheaval. David Imbordino will serve as chief, with Holly… The Record · Jun 1, 2026 Low UNnsacybersecurityleadership
threat-intel Russian Spies Are Aggressively Seeking Western Technology as Sanctions Bite, Officials Say As a result of sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian intelligence agencies are intensifying their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets. This includes targeting advanced machine tools, resea… SecurityWeek · May 30, 2026 High RUSEFIsanctionsespionagecyberattack
threat-intel Friday Squid Blogging: Another Squid This article, originating from Schneier on Security's 'Friday Squid Blogging' series, reports on ongoing activity attributed to a known threat actor nicknamed "Squid." The post serves as a platform for discussing recent… Schneier on Security · May 29, 2026 Medium threat actorcybersecurityintelligence
threat-intel Russia conducting daily attacks on UK 'from seabed to cyberspace,' spy chief warns GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler warned of daily, sophisticated cyberattacks originating from Russia targeting the UK and Europe, spanning undersea cables to cyberspace. These attacks are focused on critical infrastructur… The Record · May 28, 2026 High UKRUCHcyberattackhybrid warfareintelligence
threat-intel UK Cyberspying Chief Calls AI ‘an Unstoppable Force’ and Warns About Russia British intelligence chief Anne Keast-Butler warned of the escalating threat posed by Russia’s cyber activities, particularly the weaponization of artificial intelligence, and emphasized the urgent need for increased cyb… SecurityWeek · May 27, 2026 High UKRUCHartificial intelligencecybersecurityrussia
threat-intel INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz was a coordinated international effort involving 13 MENA countries to combat cybercrime, resulting in 201 arrests and the disruption of phishing and malware operations. The operation targeted in… The Hacker News · May 18, 2026 High AEALBHcybercrimephishingmalware
