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Risky Biz returns after two weeks off, and there sure is cybersecurity news to catch up on. Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss: Microsoft tried to make outsourcing the Pentagon's cloud maintenance to China okay (it was not) She shells Sharepoint by the sea-shore (by ‘she' we mean ‘China') Four (alleged) Scattered Spider members arrested (and bailed) in the UK Hackers spend $2700 to buy creds for a Brazilian payment system, steal $100M Fortinet has SQLI in the auth header, Citrix mem leak is weaponised, HP hardcodes creds and Sonicwalls get user-moderootkits. Just security vendor things! This week's episode is sponsored by Airlock Digital. CEO David Cottingham talks through what it takes to build a mature, resilient management platform for a security critical system. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Update on DOD's cloud services Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military, Hegseth orders review A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Chinese Hackers While DOD policy bans unauthorized apps like TikTok from being on employees phones over national security risks Microsoft Fix Targets Attacks on SharePoint Zero-Day – Krebs on Security National Guard was hacked by China's 'Salt Typhoon' group, DHS says Suspected contractor for China's Hafnium group arrested in in Italy | Cybersecurity Dive Singapore accuses Chinese state-backed hackers of attacking critical infrastructure networks | The Record from Recorded Future News UK Arrests Four in ‘Scattered Spider' Ransom Group – Krebs on Security Four people bailed after arrests over cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods Brazilian police arrest IT worker over $100 million cyber theft | The Record from Recorded Future News At Least 750 US Hospitals Faced Disruptions During Last Year's CrowdStrike Outage, Study Finds | WIRED Hacker returns cryptocurrency stolen from GMX exchange after $5 million bounty payment | The Record Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX says $44 million stolen from reserves | The Record Chainalysis: $2.17 billion in crypto stolen in first half of 2025, driven by North Korean hacks | The Record PoisonSeed bypassing FIDO keys to ‘fetch' user accounts Risky Bulletin: Browser extensions hijacked for web scraping botnet A Startup is Selling Data Hacked from Peoples' Computers to Debt Collectors A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations | TechCrunch Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia's Gazprom in major cyberattack, intelligence source says File transfer company CrushFTP warns of zero-day exploit seen in the wild | The Record HPE warns of hardcoded passwords in Aruba access points Pre-Auth SQL Injection to RCE - Fortinet FortiWeb Fabric Connector (CVE-2025-25257) Researchers, CISA confirm active exploitation of critical Citrix Netscaler flaw | Cybersecurity Dive Google finds custom backdoor being installed on SonicWall network devices - Ars Technica Hackers Can Remotely Trigger the Brakes on American Trains and the Problem Has Been Ignored for Years

South Korea's National Assembly questioned the Lee administration's nominees for key positions last week, including the ministers of unification, defense, foreign affairs and labor, and North Korea issues ended up playing a prominent role at all of the hearings. NK News Correspondent Joon Ha Park joins the podcast this week to discuss the main takeaways from the hearing, and to explain why the question of whether Pyongyang is the South's main enemy repeatedly came up. He also talks about unification minister nominee's claims about North Korea's semiconductor plants and AI ambitions, the labor minister nominee's grilling over a request to attend Kim Jong Il's funeral and the defense minister's plan to carry out OPCON transfer from the U.S. to South Korea. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European Union countries have agreed to slap yet more sanctions on Moscow. Slovakia had been blocking the package over concerns regarding a separate EU proposal phasing out gas imports from Russia. This is the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.Also on the programme: we hear from a British surgeon working in Gaza about what he calls a concerning pattern of injuries in patients being brought to hospital from aid centres; and the North Korean defectors making their debut in a new K-pop boy band.(Photo: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press point on 18th package of sanctions against Russia in Brussels, Belgium, June 10, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Yves Herman)

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about severe wet weather across Asia which has killed dozens of people, as well as two North Korean defectors who have made their debut in a brand new K-pop group.

In this episode, Professor Andrei Lankov and NK News' Anton Sokolin discuss the fascinating story of the Yankovskys — a Russian family whose journey took them from Siberian exile to colonial Korea, and ultimately, to the heart of North Korea's tumultuous 20th-century history. The discussion centers on the family's time in what became the DPRK after relocating from Siberia, where they ran a tiger hunting resort in the northern region, near Chongjin.  They also explore how the family's story intersects with the shifting allegiances of North Korea, highlighting their relationship with the regime and how it shaped their survival in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. Andrei Lankov is a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul and the director at Korea Risk Group. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.

Significant Data Breaches and VulnerabilitiesMcDonald's AI-driven hiring platform, Olivia (by Paradox.ai), exposed 64 million applicant records due to weak security, including a password as simple as "123456." In Sweden, security personnel inadvertently revealed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's whereabouts by sharing fitness routes on Strava. Qantas suffered a breach affecting 5.7 million customers, with personal details like addresses and phone numbers exposed via a third-party platform compromised by the Scattered Spider group. These cases demonstrate the risks of inadequate security in automated systems and third-party integrations.Skepticism Around Jack Dorsey's Bitchat AppJack Dorsey's Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app using Bluetooth and end-to-end encryption, faces skepticism due to its lack of external security audits. Researchers identified flaws, such as a broken identity verification system enabling impersonation. Dorsey's warnings on GitHub advise against using the app until properly vetted, raising concerns about premature launches of privacy-focused tools.“Contagious Interview” AI-Powered ScamThe “Contagious Interview” scam, linked to North Korean hackers, targets job-seekers on platforms like LinkedIn. Posing as recruiters from fake companies (e.g., BlockNovas LLC), hackers use AI-generated personas and fake profiles to trick victims into installing malware disguised as interview tools. This malware, including BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, steals passwords and cryptocurrency data, showing the potent combination of AI and social engineering in cybercrime.Quantum Computing Threat to EncryptionQuantum computing's rise threatens current encryption methods like RSA and ECC, posing risks to data security in industries like finance and healthcare. Experts recommend adopting post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by inventorying encryption-reliant systems, requiring vendors to provide PQC migration plans, and updating firmware to quantum-resistant signatures to protect against future decryption threats.OpenAI's Challenge to Productivity SoftwareOpenAI is poised to disrupt Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with an AI-powered productivity suite. Leveraging generative AI, it offers collaborative writing, editing, brainstorming, and graphics assistance, potentially at a lower cost than Microsoft's Copilot. This move signals a shift toward AI-driven productivity tools, challenging established market leaders.xAI API Key LeakA DOGE employee, Marko Elez, accidentally exposed an xAI API key on GitHub, granting access to over 52 AI models, including grok-4-0709. Elez's role in DOGE, with access to sensitive U.S. government data, amplifies the risk. The unrevoked key and prior DOGE leaks suggest systemic security negligence, endangering AI models and government data.Cybersecurity TakeawaysThese incidents emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity in automated systems, thorough vetting of third-party platforms, caution with digital footprints (e.g., fitness apps), and external security reviews for new apps. Vigilance against AI-driven scams is critical, with users urged to verify sources and software.Broader Cyber Threat TrendsThe reliance on vulnerable third-party platforms, sophisticated AI-powered social engineering, internal security lapses, and the looming quantum computing threat demonstrate the need for proactive, future-proof cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive data and systems.

Have a Do Nothing Day Topic:The guys dive into the complex challenge of mental rest and the idea of having a “do nothing” day. What does it mean to truly rest, especially for neurodiverse men whose minds rarely stop racing? Main Themes & Takeaways:• Rest vs. Productivity:Many participants admit that even when given free time, they struggle to stop doing. Rest often becomes just another task to accomplish.• Making Rest Intentional:Some found that designating rest as a “task” (e.g., the duty of Sabbath or the ministry of presence) helps them engage more fully in non-productive activities without guilt.• Manual Tasks as Restful:Simple, repetitive manual labor (such as weeding, doing dishes, or cutting grass) often provides enough stimulation to keep the body occupied and allow the mind to slow down.• Rest Styles Are Individual:The conversation affirmed that rest is highly personal—some find rest in watching sports or shows, while others find it through reading or physical exercise. What's restful to one (e.g., pulling weeds) can feel like torture to another.• Mental Stillness Is Harder Than Physical Stillness:Most of the men agreed that while they can stop moving, stopping their minds from constantly thinking or solving problems is a much harder task.• Neurodiversity and Rest:The group highlighted how neurodivergent wiring affects the experience of rest. ADHD traits, pathological demand avoidance, and autism spectrum traits influence how they pursue or avoid downtime.• The Role of Family Systems:The guys acknowledged the need to consider how one's version of rest fits into the broader family context. Rest shouldn't disrupt the connection with spouses or children.• Sabbath Framed as Task and Discipline:Rest, especially in a spiritual context, is seen not as laziness but as obedience, modeled after God's rest on the seventh day. It may take discipline to actually stop. Humor & Insight:From references to Phineas and Ferb's “Do Nothing Day” to humorous yet poignant nods to North Korean labor camps (as a metaphor for tasks they dislike), the episode strikes a balance between depth and levity. Closing Reflection:True rest might not be inactivity—it might be freedom from expectations. For these men, a restful day often still includes accomplishments, but they come without pressure or obligation.

EP 251. This week's update with a side of Fries....McDonald's AI-driven hiring platform faces scrutiny after a critical security flaw exposed millions of applicants' personal data to potential hackers.  Swedish security personnel inadvertently disclosed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's private whereabouts through fitness app Strava, raising national security concerns. Qantas confirms a massive data breach affecting 5.7 million customers, exposing personal details via a third-party platform breach by the Scattered Spider group. Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app, touted for secure decentralized messaging, faces skepticism as untested security vulnerabilities spark concerns among researchers. As quantum computing nears, industries are urged to adopt post-quantum cryptography to safeguard sensitive data against future decryption threats. North Korean hackers deploy the sophisticated “Contagious Interview” scam, using AI-driven personas to trick job-seekers into installing malicious software.  OpenAI challenges Microsoft with a forthcoming AI-powered productivity suite, aiming to disrupt the dominance of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.  A DOGE employee's accidental leak of xAI's API key on GitHub provides access to advanced AI models, all r  adding up to some pretty silly security lapses.Please pass the ketchup!For this week's full transcript and additional links, click here.

There’s lots of juicy stories in our monthly security news roundup. The Scattered Spider hacking group makes effective use of social engineering to target MSPs, Microsoft pushes for better Windows resiliency by rethinking kernel access policies for third-party endpoint security software, and the US Justice Department files indictments against alleged operators of laptop farms that... Read more »

There’s lots of juicy stories in our monthly security news roundup. The Scattered Spider hacking group makes effective use of social engineering to target MSPs, Microsoft pushes for better Windows resiliency by rethinking kernel access policies for third-party endpoint security software, and the US Justice Department files indictments against alleged operators of laptop farms that... Read more »

A shocking new investigation reveals how North Korean operatives used generative AI tools to pose as remote tech workers, land real jobs, and send stolen salaries—and potentially sensitive data—back to the DPRK. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intelligence, about the rise of “wage mole” campaigns, deepfake video interviews, and how companies were tricked into hiring fake personas with stolen identities. Winterford details how these operations scale through AI-powered applicant tracking exploits, fraudulent laptop farms in the U.S., and how some actors even tested their fake résumés by creating fake companies to gather intel on what works. Learn the red flags to watch for, what industries are now being targeted, and how your organization can protect itself from this growing global threat. :pushpin: Topics Covered: How generative AI enabled DPRK's remote job scams Deepfake interviews & mock ATS testing Laptop farms and U.S.-based facilitators Red flags recruiters and HR teams should watch for Why this isn't just a U.S. tech problem—it's global :link: Watch now and subscribe to stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity threats.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Tells MAGA Base to Move On From Epstein Case President Trump criticizes conservative influencers and his own team over continued outrage about the DOJ's decision to close the Epstein case. The internal clash involves high-level officials like Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino. Bryan argues the Epstein matter deserves renewed investigation, not dismissal, to rebuild public trust in justice. ICE Raid in California Exposes Child Labor in Cannabis Industry Over 360 illegal immigrants are arrested at a California marijuana farm, including 14 unaccompanied minors. Some were allegedly trafficked for forced labor. Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the raid but fails to acknowledge the child exploitation or gunfire directed at federal agents. Bryan exposes the disconnect between political rhetoric and on-the-ground realities. Trump Fires 1,300 Deep State Workers at State Department Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads a major staffing purge targeting employees tied to climate change, DEI, and gender programs. Critics warn of a purge, but leaked flyers show some dismissed staffers encouraging “resistance.” Bryan calls it proof of a bureaucratic revolt and highlights growing radicalism within federal agencies. One Year After Trump Assassination Attempt, Questions Linger New reports show the Secret Service ignored a warning about an Iranian plot ten days before the Butler, PA rally. Mistakes and unpunished failures continue. Meanwhile, Iranian agents in Europe are using criminal gangs and child recruits for assassinations, leading Bryan to warn that this low-cost sabotage model could soon strike the U.S. Russia Escalates in Ukraine, Trump Preps Sanctions and Seizures Putin's drone attacks and North Korean munitions drive up the civilian toll in Ukraine. Trump is set to announce new sanctions, possibly including seizure of $5 billion in Russian assets. U.S. aid continues despite Pentagon concerns over depleted stockpiles. Tensions With Australia Grow Over War Readiness Against China Joint military drills in the Pacific highlight allied coordination, but behind closed doors, U.S. officials question Australia's commitment to fighting China. Bryan supports asking tough questions before war breaks out, not after. Iran-Backed Youth Gangs in Sweden Offer Chilling 9/11 Warning Iranian agents recruit criminal gangs and underage migrants in Europe for targeted killings. Bryan warns this cheap sabotage method—using expendable proxies—could be replicated inside the U.S., especially with millions of unvetted migrants and growing political instability. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

In this eye-opening episode of HR Famous, host Tim Sackett sits down with Daniel Chait, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenhouse, to dive deep into one of the most pressing — yet under-discussed — challenges facing HR and talent acquisition today: candidate fraud. From fake resumes powered by AI to organized infiltration attempts by foreign actors, the duo explore how fraudulent candidates are shaking up recruiting processes in an era of remote work and advanced technology. Daniel shares real-world data and examples from Greenhouse customers, shedding light on the growing sophistication of fraud tactics and the vulnerabilities organizations face. Together, they dissect the "big F" fraud, like North Korean infiltration efforts, and "little f" fraud, such as candidates outsourcing interviews or using AI-generated answers. The conversation highlights how these issues aren't just technical problems but touch every layer of hiring — from candidate experience to national security. Listeners will also learn about the crucial role of CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) in protecting hiring pipelines and why traditional background checks and I-9 verifications are no longer enough. Tim and Daniel discuss innovative ways companies can maintain an open, welcoming hiring funnel while defending against sophisticated threats, including creating better signals for truly interested candidates and leveraging new verification technologies. Packed with practical insights, real anecdotes, and forward-looking strategies, this episode is a must-listen for talent acquisition leaders, HR professionals, and executives worried about the future of hiring integrity. Tune in to discover how you can protect your organization from becoming the next headline — and why this issue might be the biggest HR risk you haven't prepared for yet.

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, has offered Moscow his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with the visiting Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. The Russian Foreign Ministry has posted video of the meeting in the resort city of Wonsan. Analysts say North Korea may be preparing to send additional troops to aid Russia's campaign. Also, eyewitnesses in Gaza say an Israeli missile has hit a water distribution point killing at least 10 people, most of them children.And a fusion of Chinese and old-time Appalachian music!(Photo: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Wonsan, North Korea. Credit: Reuters)

Edition No187 | 13-07-2025 - In this Silicon Bites, we'll look at the latest comments of Russian patriots calling out their own army – not for its crimes but for its ineffectiveness, and inability to mount breakthrough offensives. There are rumours of North Korean troops being drafted to support, Putin's “last throw of the dice” in a major summer offensive. We look at Russia's brutal tactics and Ukraine's defence. And finally ask whether economic and manpower strains in Russia mean that this is the last year in which Putin can maintain full combat operations. And how could an increase in Western support for Ukraine further pile pressure on Putin's stretched resources. Let's unpack Putin's **last-ditch gambit** for a maximalist victory in Ukraine. ----------DESCRIPTION:This Will Break Russia: Unpacking Putin's Final Summer OffensiveIn this edition of Silicon Bytes, we delve deep into the rumored major summer offensive by Russia and its potential impacts on the war and Putin's regime. The episode examines Russian patriots' criticisms of their military's inefficacy, rumors of North Korean troops joining the conflict, and the overall sustainability of Russia's combat operations. Insights from key Russian figures like Igor Gerkin and Maxim Kalashnikov highlight the growing dissatisfaction within Russia. We also discuss Western support for Ukraine, the strategic importance of economic pressures, and how these factors might push the war towards a decisive turning point. Analysts warn that the coming months could determine the future of Putin's regime, with significant implications for global geopolitics.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Support Acknowledgment00:37 Russian Patriots Criticize Their Own Military00:51 North Korean Troops and Russia's Summer Offensive01:12 Economic and Manpower Strains in Russia01:23 Putin's Last Ditch Gambit02:11 Criticism from Russian Nationalists03:06 Strategic Surrender and North Korean Involvement05:24 Plans for a Large-Scale Offensive06:24 Challenges and Criticisms of the Offensive14:46 Economic Collapse and Recruitment Issues16:25 Western Support and Strategic Shifts17:57 Sanctions and Economic Pressure on Russia19:26 Conclusion: The Limits of Putin's War----------LINKS: https://www.ft.com/content/ef899f3a-3f93-4aef-824a-ecdd75f6dcc0 https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-10-2025 https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/ukraine-prepares-russian-summer-offensive https://www.economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/2025/07/09/russias-summer-ukraine-offensive-looks-like-its-deadliest-so-far https://kyivindependent.com/russias-summer-offensive-becomes-its-costliest-campaign-during-ukraine-invasion-economist-reports-06-2025/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/29/russia-summer-offensive-fizzling-out-ukraine-putin/ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/29/europe/russia-summer-offensive-kyiv-ukraine-intl https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/30/russia-military-challenges-summer-offensive/ https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/06/08/vladimir-putin-unleashes-a-summer-offensive-against-ukraine https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/06/08/vladimir-putin-unleashes-a-summer-offensive-against-ukraine https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-halts-russian-advance-in-sumy-syrskyi-says-summer-offensive-faltering-06-2025/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/11/ukraine-war-briefing-trump-poised-to-send-weapons-under-biden-style-drawdown-say-sources?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-gb ----------

For review:1. Doha Hostage & Ceasefire Talks Stalled.2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “confident” he will be able to reach a deal to free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in an interview with US media aired late Saturday.3. Russian President Putin Supports Zero Enrichment for Iran.4. A Syrian official and an Israeli official are expected to meet in Baku later Saturday on the sidelines of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's current visit to Azerbaijan,.5. Ukrainian security agents have killed a group of Russian spies near Kyiv in another escalation of the secret war between the two countries.It follows the assassination of a top Ukrainian intelligence officer days earlier.6. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for their war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday.7. Japan Protests to Chinese Ambassador Concerning Unsafe Aircraft Incident over E. China Sea.8. A Philippine Coast Guard cutter intercepted a Chinese Navy spy ship within Manila's western exclusive economic zone over the weekend.

U.S. imposes 30% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, E.U. to go into effect August 1. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney erred in imposing deadline on US trade talks. A preliminary report says fuel switches cut off before June Air India crash that killed 260. Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet as Pyongyang backs Ukraine war. The family of an Afghan man detained in a U-S immigration detention centre is calling on Ottawa to act.

Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a coastal city that is home to missile and naval facilities.

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UK police make multiple arrests in the retail cyberattack case.  French authorities arrest a Russian basketball player at the request of the U.S. A German court declares open season on Meta's tracking pixels. The European Union unveils new rules to regulate artificial intelligence. London's Iran International news confirms cyberattacks from Banished Kitten. Treasury sanctions a North Korean hacker over fake IT worker schemes. Microsoft confirms a widespread issue preventing organizations from deploying the latest Windows updates. Agreements over AI help end a year-long Hollywood strike. Researchers take an  in-depth look at ClickFix. I'm joined by Ben Yelin and Ethan Cook for a look at Congress' recent attempt to limit AI regulation through preemption. Password insecurity with a side of fries. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we're sharing our latest Caveat Policy Deep Dive—a special segment where we explore the legal and policy forces shaping our digital lives. In this episode, Ethan Cook joins hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin to break down a recent attempt by Congress to use preemption as a way to block state-level AI laws, and what this means for the ongoing tug-of-war over who should regulate AI in America. For the full conversation and a deeper dive into the implications of this federal vs. state showdown, check out the Caveat podcast Selected Reading UK police arrest four in connection with M&S and Co-op cyberattacks (Reuters) Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France at Request of United States (The Moscow Times) German court rules Meta tracking technology violates European privacy laws (The Record) European Union Unveils Rules for Powerful A.I. Systems (The New York Times) Leaked materials came from previously reported cyberattacks, Iran International confirms (Iran Insight) Treasury sanctions North Korean over IT worker malware scheme (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) sync is broken (Bleeping Computer) Industry video game actors pass agreement with studios for AI security (Reuters) Fix the Click: Preventing the ClickFix Attack Vector (Palo Alto Networks) McDonald's AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456' (WIRED) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Drex covers three major cybersecurity developments impacting healthcare: the expanding North Korean remote worker infiltration scheme targeting US companies with stolen identities and deepfakes, a cyberattack on medical device manufacturer Monic that disrupted critical supply chains, and the suspicious shutdown of Hunter's International ransomware group offering free decryption tools. Essential insights for healthcare organizations on hiring security, supply chain vulnerabilities, and evolving ransomware tactics. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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SPONSORS: 1) Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code JULIAN at https://huel.com/JULIAN (Minimum $75 purchase) PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Hyun-seung Lee is a former DPRK businessman and chair of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League branch in Dalian, China. A series of purges by Kim Jong Un forced him and his entire family to defect in late 2014, making their way first to South Korea then to the United States. Lee now works as a director for One Korea Network and a fellow of North Korean studies at the Global Peace Foundation, and he has interned with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. HYUN-SEUNG'S LINKS:HYUN-SEUNG'S LINKS: YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/Pyonghattan FB: https://www.facebook.com/MrNorthKorea X: https://x.com/LeeHyunSeung85 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mr.northkorea/ WEBSITE: https://give.globalpeace.org/campaign/695826/donate FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Indoctrination, Anti-West, Kim Jong Un, Juche, Childhood Brainwashing 08:23 – No Ownership, Rare Foods, Japan Trade Ban, US Defectors, Forced Labor 20:53 – Community Control, Caste System, Military, Regime Worship, Family Life 30:51 – Bible Ban, Dual Lives, Political Identity, Child Labor, Moral Indoctrination 40:04 – Limited Electricity, Food Inequality, Family Reunion, Pyongyang Christianity 51:07 – Religion Ban, Poverty, Illegal Income, Bribery, Soviet Support, Exports 01:02:16 – Labor Exports, Spies, Hidden Dissent, Artist School 01:14:14 – Self-Criticism, No Privacy, Peer Surveillance 01:23:41 – MP3 Ban, Rural Punishment, American Music 01:34:31 – Rodman Visit, Record-Keeping, Cheap Sports, South Park 01:43:02 – Golf Ban, Border Traps, Prison Babies, Embassy Torture 01:55:29 – China Support, Internet Censorship, Event Control 02:05:32 – Coup Impossible, Outside Info, Subversion, Capitalism Exposure 02:15:12 – Anti-Capitalist TV, Kim Propaganda, Lies About Un 02:24:27 – Power Struggle, Economic Study, Human Rights Atrocities 02:37:20 – Starvation, Bugged Homes, U.S. Currency 02:45:45 – Songun, Military-First Policy 02:52:45 - Next phase of story CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 317 - Hyunseung Lee Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Register for FREE Infosec Webcasts, Anti-casts & Summits – https://poweredbybhis.com00:00 - PreShow Banter™ — Pre Stream Appropriate03:39 - N. Korean Remote Workers are at it Again! – BHIS - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News 2025-07-0705:41 - Story # 1: Fortune 500 Cyber Spending Pays Off: Large Enterprise Risk Falls 33% Despite Rising Threats20:01 - Story # 2: Jasper Sleet: North Korean remote IT workers' evolving tactics to infiltrate organizations25:49 - Story # 2b: Engineer caught juggling multiple startup jobs is a cautionary tale of ‘extreme' hustle culture, experts say34:47 - Story # 3: Taking SHELLTER: a commercial evasion framework abused in- the- wild42:15 - Story # 3b: Statement Regarding Recent Misuse of Shellter Elite and Elastic Security Labs' Handling46:58 - Story # 4: Ingram Micro outage caused by SafePay ransomware attack49:45 - Story # 5: Germany asks Google, Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from app stores53:13 - Story # 6: This Call of Duty game just hit Xbox Game Pass, but it's infested with RCE hackers — I'd take cover and avoid playing until there's a fix

In this first episode of Season 2, documentarian Madeline Gavin joins Past Present Feature to discuss the making of "Beyond Utopia", her gripping BAFTA and Emmy-nominated film about North Korean defectors. She reflects on the emotional intensity of telling stories under high-stakes conditions and the delicate trust required between filmmaker and subject. From the invisible hand of editing to the indivisibility of sound and image, Madeline shares insights into her creative process, drawing inspiration from powerful works like "Collectiv" and exploring how specificity in storytelling can lead to universal resonance. This marks the first episode of Season 2, where we're mixing things up - continuing to speak with filmmakers about their latest work and past inspirations, while also expanding the conversation to include deep dives into older films and voices behind the scenes, like curators and festival programmers who play a crucial role in a film's success.What Movies Are You Watching?Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30，准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题：The TV shows people risk death to watch 正文：In most countries, good television is cheap. A monthly Netflix subscription costs less than a takeaway pizza. In North Korea, by contrast, watching a gripping TV drama can cost you your life. Under the “Anti-Reactionary Thought Law” of 2020, no North Korean may consume, possess or distribute the “rotten ideology and culture of hostile forces”. That means K-dramas and K-pop, as well as South Korean books, drawings and photographs. The penalties range from forced labour to prison camp to death. Human-rights groups report multiple executions. In 2022 a 22-year-old farmer was executed for listening to 70 South Korean songs and watching three South Korean films, which he shared with his friends. 知识点：anti-reactionary adj. /ˌænti rɪˈækʃənəri/ opposed to political ideas or actions that try to prevent change or return to an earlier state 反动的，反对变革的 • The government passed anti-reactionary laws to suppress dissent.政府通过了反动法令以镇压异见。 • Anti-reactionary campaigns often target those who resist the ruling party.反动运动通常针对那些抵制执政党的群体。 获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！ 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等） 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Seoul last week said it cannot confirm a CNN report that North Korea plans to send 30,000 additional soldiers to support Russia's war in Ukraine, amid conflicting intelligence assessments.  While Ukraine's military intelligence suggested the deployment is imminent, its chief Kyrylo Budanov said no buildup has yet been observed, instead predicting voluntary enlistment of DPRK nationals into Russian forces. On this week's episode, NK News Data Correspondent Anton Sokolin joins the podcast to discuss deployment logistics, Kim Jong Un's public mourning of fallen soldiers and evolving DPRK-Russia infrastructure projects. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

On June 13th, Israel launched attacks on several military and nuclear facilities in Iran, marking the beginning of a 12-day war between the two countries. The United States followed with targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power and posing a threat to regional and global stability. China's involvement in the conflict was limited to condemning the Israeli and US use of military force and calling for de-escalation. Beijing offered only rhetorical support for Tehran. To discuss what the Israel-Iran war reveals about China's relationship with Iran, its evolving strategy in the Middle East, and the broader implications for US-China competition, we are joined by Yun Sun on the podcast today. Yun is a Senior Fellow, co-Director of the East Asia Program and Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center. Her recent piece in The Wire China entitled “How China Sees Iran's Future” offers provides a nuanced take on Beijing's calculus during and after the war. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:34] China's Diplomatic Strategy Toward the Middle East[05:00] A Limited Chinese Response and China's Regional Role[08:19] Chinese Perceptions of Iran's External Strategic Blunders[15:00] Trickling Chinese Investment into Iran[20:10] Chinese Concerns About a Nuclearized Iran[25:09] Implications of the Israel-Iran War for China's Energy Security[32:04] Trump's Response Shaping Chinese Views of the United States 

Charles Ryu escaped from North Korea not once, but twice!He experienced starvation, torture, and years of propaganda. North Koreans, even those who escape, fear talking about socialist tyranny because the regime might kill their families. “Not just you, but your entire three generations will be wiped out,” explains Ryu. He is only willing to talk because he has no immediate family left in the country. Now he educates Americans about the horrors of the country on his YouTube channel.In this podcast, he tells me more about the North Korean regime, his incredible escape, and the importance of freedom.

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, rescue workers urgently search for the missing after deadly flash floods in central Texas. How complex tech scams are infiltrating the American workplace and helping fund North Korean weapons programs. A look at 250 years of innovations that have shaped the U.S. and where the country goes next. Plus, what’s behind the boom in shopping at thrift stores. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, federal prosecutors charged four North Korean nationals with scheming to get hired by a U.S. company as remote workers and then steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. It’s a relatively new North Korean threat: operatives using fake IDs and credentials to infiltrate American businesses. John Yang speaks with freelance investigative reporter Bobbie Johnson to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, federal prosecutors charged four North Korean nationals with scheming to get hired by a U.S. company as remote workers and then steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. It’s a relatively new North Korean threat: operatives using fake IDs and credentials to infiltrate American businesses. John Yang speaks with freelance investigative reporter Bobbie Johnson to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ukraine delivers a major blow to Russia's military command, killing one of its top navy generals in a missile strike. North Korea ramps up its support for Moscow, sending 30,000 more troops to join the war in Ukraine. Haiti's crisis deepens as gangs now hold near-total control of the capital, with violence spilling into areas once considered safe. ICE captures one of Honduras' most wanted fugitives in Long Island—after he had already been deported twice. And in today's Back of the Brief—a July 4th message to listeners of the PDB. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code PDB at shopmando.com! #mandopod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ian Urbina returns to “Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific” to preview Season 2 of his acclaimed Outlaw Ocean podcast, exposing the hidden world of human rights and environmental abuses on the high seas—from brutal labor conditions on distant-water fishing vessels to coercive processing centers in China, India, and beyond.Urbina, founder and director of the Outlaw Ocean Project, dives into the maritime underworld and examines what's changed—and what remains unchanged—since his first appearance on the pod. The conversation unfolds in two parts:1. China's Distant-Water Fleet & At-Sea Abuses- Fleet scale and state ties: China's distant-water fleet dwarfs all others, with estimates ranging from 2,700 to 17,000 vessels; Urbina's team calculated about 6,500 ships, one-third of which have direct state involvement.- Illegal fishing and geopolitical power: Chinese longliners and squid jiggers routinely engage in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing—invading marine protected areas, overfishing, and crossing exclusive economic zones—thereby gaining economic advantage and shaping “facts on the water” to support territorial claims. - Life on board squid jiggers: These industrial vessels use hundreds of bright lights and metal arms to jig for squid. Crews of 30–50 often endure two- to three-year contracts at sea with no shore leave, cramped and unsanitary conditions, malnutrition, and no Wi-Fi. Laborers—initially foreign but increasingly rural Chinese—face debt bondage, violence, passport confiscation, and forced labor. 2. On-Land Processing & Global Supply Chains- Scope expansion: Season 2 follows seafood from ship to shore, uncovering forced labor in processing plants across China, India, and along the North Korean border. - Chinese processing centers: Utilizing open-source intelligence and encrypted Chinese platforms, Urbina's team documented state-orchestrated labor transfers of Uyghurs from Xinjiang to coastal seafood factories—facilities that supply major global buyers, including U.S. government cafeterias. Workers face locked compounds, surveillance, and coercion akin to modern slavery. - North Korean laborers: Thousands of North Korean women are trafficked into Chinese factories under government vetting. Held in locked dorms and subjected to widespread sexual abuse and forced overtime, these women are trapped by debts owed to smugglers and extortion from border officials. - Indian shrimp processing: A whistleblower's 50,000-page dossier exposed debt bondage, physical confinement, and antibiotic-tainted shrimp at processing plants in India. As Western buyers migrated from Thailand to India, the same labor abuses reemerged, threatening food safety and ethical sourcing.By weaving narrative storytelling with hard data and firsthand testimony, this episode underscores the urgent need for transparent supply chains and international enforcement to protect vulnerable workers and marine ecosystems. Visit TheOutlawOcean.com for updates, subscribe to the newsletter, and tune into Season 2 for deep-dive investigations that track seafood—and human exploitation—from ocean depths to dinner tables.

Sudo patch your Linux systems. Cisco has removed a critical backdoor account that gave remote attackers root privileges. The Hunters International ransomware group rebrands and closes up shop. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) notifies 103,000 people that their personal data was compromised. NimDoor is a sophisticated North Korean cyber campaign targeting macOS. Researchers uncover a massive phishing campaign using thousands of fake retail websites. The FBI's top cyber official says Salt Typhoon is largely contained. Microsoft tells customers to ignore Windows Firewall error warnings. A California jury orders Google to pay $314 million for collecting Android user data without consent. Ben Yelin shares insights from this year's Supreme Court session. Ransomware negotiations with a side of side hustle. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today our guest is Ben Yelin from UMD CHHS, who is sharing a wrap up of this year's Supreme Court session. If you want to hear more from Ben, head on over to the Caveat podcast, where he is co-host with Dave as they discuss all things law and privacy.  Selected Reading Linux Users Urged to Patch Critical Sudo CVE (Infosecurity Magazine) Cisco warns that Unified CM has hardcoded root SSH credentials (Bleeping Computer) Hunters International ransomware shuts down after World Leaks rebrand (Bleeping Computer) Feds Notify 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries of Scam, Breach (Data Breach Today) N Korean Hackers Drop NimDoor macOS Malware Via Fake Zoom Updates (Hackread) China-linked hackers spoof big-name brand websites to steal shoppers' payment info (The Record) Top FBI cyber official: Salt Typhoon ‘largely contained' in telecom networks (CyberScoop) Microsoft asks users to ignore Windows Firewall config errors (Bleeping Computer) California jury orders Google to pay $314 million over data transfers from Android phones (The Record) US Probes Whether Negotiator Took Slice of Hacker Payments (Bloomberg) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Mitsuhito Mimura, a leading Japanese expert on the North Korean economy, joins this week's podcast for an in-depth discussion on the DPRK's economic resilience, shifting trade patterns and deepening ties with China and Russia. With over 35 trips to North Korea under his belt, Mimura shares rare insights into how Pyongyang sustains infrastructure growth under heavy sanctions, how unofficial coal exports to China support both formal and informal sectors and how military and economic cooperation with Moscow could shape the North's trajectory. He also weighs in on Japan's view of the emerging China-Russia-DPRK axis and what it could mean for Tokyo's future engagement with Pyongyang. Mitsuhiro Mimura is a leading Japanese expert on the North Korean economy and regional integration in Northeast Asia. Currently a professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute for Northeast Asia, University of Niigata Prefecture, he previously served as a senior research fellow at the Economic Research Institute for Northeast Asia.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.

The Feds shut down a covert North Korean IT operation. Google releases an emergency update to fix a new Chrome zero-day. A major U.S. trade show and event marketing firm suffers a data breach. NetScaler patches a pair of critical vulnerabilities. A sophisticated cyber attack targets The Hague. An Iran-linked hacking group threatens to release emails allegedly stolen from aides to President Trump. A ransomware attack exposes sensitive data linked to multiple Swiss federal government offices. The U.S. Treasury Department faces scrutiny after a string of cyberattacks. The FBI's phone security tips draw fire from Senator Wyden. Tim Starks from CyberScoop describes how ubiquitous surveillance turned deadly. AI proves its pentesting prowess. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest We are joined today by Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, discussing his story "Hacker helped kill FBI sources, witnesses in El Chapo case, according to watchdog report." Selected Reading US government takes down major North Korean 'remote IT workers' operation (TechCrunch) Google fixes fourth actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2025 (Bleeping Computer) NetScaler Critical Security Updates for CVE-2025-6543 and CVE-2025-5777 (NetScaler) International Criminal Court hit with cyber security attack (AP News) Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails (Reuters) Swiss government data compromised in ransomware attack on health foundation Radix (Beyond Machines) Trade show management firm Nth Degree hit by data breach, exposing sensitive data (Beyond Machines) A Trio of US Treasury Hacks Exposes a Pattern Making Banks Nervous (Bloomberg) Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security (Krebs on Security) The top red teamer in the US is an AI bot (CSO Online) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate vote for President Donald Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” is still happening, and it's getting tense between lawmakers. Brian Kohberger has agreed to a plea deal for the deadly stabbings of four University of Idaho students. More than a hundred NGOs want the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to stop operating. We'll tell you why a British rap punk duo had their US visas revoked. And, the FBI is cracking down on a North Korean tech worker scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Horns of a Dilemma, co-hosts Ryan Vest and Sheena Chestnut Greitens interview scholars Nicholas Anderson and Daryl Press about their article, "Lost Seoul? Assessing Pyongyang's Other Deterrent," featured in Volume 8, Issue 3 of the Texas National Security Review. Anderson and Press challenge the conventional wisdom that North Korean artillery could devastate Seoul during a conflict. They discuss the origins of their research, the methodology behind their military campaign analysis, and the important implications for policymakers, including the unexpected resilience of urban areas and the crucial steps South Korea has taken to mitigate potential damage. Tune in for an insightful discussion that reevaluates the artillery threat on the Korean Peninsula and explores broader security implications.   Read the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/06/lost-seoul-assessing-pyongyangs-other-deterrent/ For additional information on the model, underlying data, and other supplementary materials, please visit the online appendix at https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/86HBGS.  

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.Thai police conducted a major raid on the Antai Holiday Hotel in central Pattaya late on Monday night, June 16th, uncovering a joint operation involving both ransomware distribution and illegal gambling.Canada's national cybersecurity agency has confirmed that a Chinese state-sponsored group known as Salt Typhoon successfully targeted a Canadian telecommunications company earlier this year, exploiting a Cisco vulnerability.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warning of an elevated risk of cyberattacks and potentially violent extremism in response to escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.Security researchers have confirmed that recent social engineering campaigns exploiting Zoom are the work of BlueNoroff, a North Korean state-sponsored APT group known for targeting financial entities, particularly in the cryptocurrency and online gambling sectors.

It's Monday, June 30th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus South Korea detains 6 Americans sending Bibles into North Korea South Korean authorities detained six Americans today after they attempted to send 1,600 plastic bottles containing miniature Bibles into North Korea by sea, reports International Christian Concern. In Isaiah 55:11, God says, “My Word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” According to the Gwanghwa Island police, the Americans are being investigated because they allegedly violated the law on disaster management. The Americans reportedly threw the bottles, which also included USB sticks, money, and rice, into the sea, hoping North Koreans would eventually find them washed up on their shore. The police did not disclose the contents of the USB sticks.   Christian missionaries and human rights groups have attempted to send plastic bottles by sea and balloons by air into North Korea. Sadly, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who was just elected June 4, 2025, has pledged to halt such campaigns, arguing that such items could provoke North Korea.   According to Open Doors, North Korea is the most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill clears procedural vote The U.S. Senate advanced the latest version of President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” in a procedural vote on June 28, clearing the way for floor debate on the substance of the sweeping megabill, reports The Epoch Times. This moves Republicans one step closer to delivering on key parts of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. The bill advanced in a vote of 51 to 49, with enough Republican holdouts joining party leaders to avoid the need for Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote and to push the measure forward despite lingering concerns about some of its provisions. Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Josh Hawley of Missouri, two pivotal holdouts, said on June 28 that they would vote to advance the megabill, pointing to revisions unveiled by party leaders on June 27 that addressed some of their earlier objections. Hawley, who had previously objected to proposed Medicaid cuts, told reporters on June 28 that he would back not only the motion to proceed, but also final passage of the bill. He credited his decision to new language in the updated bill that delays implementation of changes to the federal cap on Medicaid provider taxes—a provision he said would ultimately bring more federal funding to Missouri's Medicaid program over the next four years. In an attempt to delay passage of the bill, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and his fellow Democrats required that the clerks read the entire 940-page bill out loud, which took 15 hours 55 minutes through yesterday afternoon, reports CBS. The chamber began up to 20 hours of debate on Sunday afternoon which you can watch through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expects a final vote on the package sometime today. Two GOP defections on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill There were two Republicans who voted against advancing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, reports The Hill.com. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who opposes a provision to raise the debt limit by $5 trillion, and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who says the legislation would cost his state $38.9 billion in federal Medicaid funding. Three other Republicans, who had wavered, changed their minds.  Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin changed his “no” vote to “aye,” and holdout Senators Mike Lee of Utah, Rick Scott of Florida, and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming also voted yes to advance the bill. The bill had suffered several significant setbacks in the days and hours before coming to the floor, at times appearing to be on shaky ground. Trump blasted Tillis on Truth Social, vowing to interview candidates to run against him in the upcoming senatorial primary. He said, “Looks like Senator Thom Tillis, as usual, wants to tell the Nation that he's giving them a 68% Tax Increase, as opposed to the Biggest Tax Cut in American History! “America wants Reduced Taxes, including NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, AND NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, Interest Deductions on Cars, Border Security, a Strong Military, and a Bill which is GREAT for our Farmers, Manufacturers and Employment, in general. Thom Tillis is making a BIG MISTAKE for America, and the Wonderful People of North Carolina!” Just one day after drawing President Trump's ire for opposing the party's  sweeping domestic policy package, Senator Tillis surprisingly announced that he will not seek a third 6-year term in 2026, reports The Guardian. Trump's bill does defund Planned Parenthood President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill still includes language to stop forced taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood and Big Abortion for one year, reports LifeNews.com. The good news is that Planned Parenthood defunding is retained in the final version of the bill, but the bad news is that the 10 year funding ban has been scaled back to just one year. According to Planned Parenthood's latest annual fiscal report, the organization killed more than 400,000 babies through abortion in 2023 and 2024 and received nearly $800 million from taxpayers. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said, “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act that stops forced taxpayer funding of the abortion industry has been retained in the Senate bill, as we were confident it would, though for one year. This is a huge win.” Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Call your two U.S. Senators ASAP on Monday at 202-224-3121 to urge them to retain the defunding of Planned Parenthood in the bill. That's 202-224-3121. Supreme Court curbs injunctions that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship plan Last Friday, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major win by allowing it, for now, to take steps to implement its proposal to end automatic birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants, reports NBC News.  TRUMP: “That was meant for the babies of slaves. It wasn't meant for people trying to scam the system.” In a 6-3 vote, the court granted the request by the Trump administration to narrow the scope of nationwide injunctions imposed by judges so that they only apply to the states, groups and individuals that sued. TRUMP: “This was a big decision, an amazing decision!”  The White House said, “Since the moment President Trump took office, low-level activist judges have been exploiting their positions to kneecap the agenda on which he was overwhelmingly elected. Of the 40 nationwide injunctions filed against President Trump's executive actions in his second term, 35 of them came from just five far-left jurisdictions: California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington, and the District of Columbia. “Now, the Trump administration can promptly proceed with critical action to save the country — like ending birthright citizenship, ceasing sanctuary city funding, suspending refugee resettlement, freezing unnecessary funding, and stopping taxpayers from funding transgender surgeries.” Appearing on Fox News Channel, Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University Law School Professor, explained that this is a major victory for Trump. TURLEY: “This is a huge win for him. It does negate what has been a stumbling block. These judges have been throwing sand in the works in many of these policies, from immigration to birthright citizenship to [Department of Government Efficiency] cuts -- that will presumably now be tamped down. If these judges try to circumvent that, I think they'll find an even more expedited path to a Supreme Court that's going to continue to reverse some of these, lift some of these injunctions.” President Trump agreed wholeheartedly. TRUMP: “We've seen a handful of radical left judges effectively try to overrule the rightful powers of the president, to stop the American people from getting the policies that they voted for in record numbers.” Professor Turley was shocked by the forcefulness of Amy Coney Barrett's 96-page majority opinion, which took on leftist Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the author of the 20-page dissent.  Barrett wrote, “We will not dwell on Justice Jackson's argument, which is at odds with more than two centuries' worth of precedent, not to mention the Constitution itself. … Justice Jackson decries an imperial Executive while embracing an imperial Judiciary.” TURLEY: “The opinion was really radioactive in this takedown of Justice Jackson. I've been covering the Supreme Court for decades. It's rare to see that type of exchange. The important thing to remember is that Justice Barrett delivered what was essentially a pile driver. “But she didn't do it alone. I mean, her colleagues signed on to this. And I think it's very clear that the majority is getting tired of the histrionics and the hysteria that seems to be growing a bit on the left side of the court.” Turley cited two examples of the hyperbolic rhetoric of the three leftist judges on the Supreme Court. TURLEY: “It's the hyperbole that's coming out of the dissent that is so notable. Justice [Sonia] Sotomayor, in that Maryland case, said that giving parents the ability to opt out of a few [pro-homosexual/transgender] lessons was going to, ‘create chaos and probably end public education.' Justice [Ketanji Brown] Jackson saying this could very well essentially be the ‘death of democracy.' It's the type of hyperbole that most justices have avoided.” Even CNN's Michael Smerconish said that Trump is meeting and surpassing expectations. 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Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025.Crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025, according to a report from TRM Labs. Researchers say North Korean-linked groups are responsible for $1.6 billion of those. Plus, why bitcoin miner revenues are sliding. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has said the United States gained nothing from its attacks on the country's nuclear sites. Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first video statement since the end of the conflict, said it had been little more than showmanship by President Trump. The Iranian leader has been in hiding since Israel launched its attacks. He also said future attacks against Iran would come at great cost. Also in the programme: Research that would enable scientists to build human DNA from scratch; and a new beach resort for tourists- North Korean style. (Photo: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a video message to the nation. Iran, 26 June 2025. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh /EPA/Shutterstock)

This week on Sinica, in a show taped in early June in Washington, Kaiser chats with Tong Zhao (赵通) of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading expert on Chinese nuclear doctrine, about why the PRC has, in recent years, significantly increased the size of its nuclear arsenal. Zhao offers a master class in the practice of strategic empathy.03:12 – China's nuclear doctrine: core principles06:56 – Xi Jinping's leadership and nuclear policy12:33 – Symbolism vs. strategy: Defensive or offensive buildup?16:55 – What's driving the nuclear expansion?28:33 – Trump's second term: Impact on China's strategic thinking34:34 – Nukes and Taiwan41:45 – Washington and Beijing nuclear doctrines perceptions48:04 - China's perspective on the Golden Dome program52:32 - China's Stance on North Korea's nuclear program 01:01:00 - Beijing's View on North Korean troops in UkrainePaying it forward: David Logan, at Tufts UniversityRecommendations:Tong: Yellowstone, TV series Kaiser: Gomorrah, TV series See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHOW SCHEDULE FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025: Good evening. The show begins in California and Nevada, a diamond heist from Brink's and a baseball diamond in the rough. 1948 HOLLYWOOD PLAZA HOTEL CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #PacificWatch: Jewel heist pursuit. #VegasReport: Stirring at the ballpark grounds. @jcbliss 9:15-9:30 Lancaster Report: Quiet central market. Busy diners of grayheads. Jim McTague, former Washington editor, Barron's. @mctaguej. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 9:30-9:45 #SmallBusinessAmerica: All is right for hiring Gen Z. @genemarks @guardian @phillyinquirer 9:45-10:00 #SmallBusinessAmerica: Boomers reluctant to sell the small business to millennials. @genemarks @guardian @phillyinquirer SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Iran: Is this the end of the NPT? Henry Sokolski, NPEC. 10:15-10:30 Italy: Responsible tourism: The broken chair of Verona. Lorenzo Fiori 10:30-10:45 SCOTUS. Ninth Circuit rules that POTUS does have authority of the National Guard in an emergency. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. 10:45-11:00 Iran: Israel's choices. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by Bruce Bechtol (Author), Anthony N. Celso https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Allies-Strategic-Partnership-between/dp/1985902176 In Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea, Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. and Anthony N. Celso examine the influence of two rogue states whose rebellion against the United States and US-backed countries has serious consequences for international relations. Iran and North Korea have profited from illegal activities, such as the arming of terrorist organizations, in attempts to disrupt peace efforts in the Middle East and East Asia and to destabilize the rules-based order of the world. Bechtol and Celso uncover the origins of this decades-long alliance, consider elements that these two nation-states have in common, and explain how their relationship undermines neighboring regions. The authors draw from revealing interviews with Iranian and North Korean defectors as well as firsthand accounts from other sources, providing crucial additions to this body of research. While some scholars have compared and contrasted Iran and North Korea, few have delved into how this partnership works to achieve its far-reaching impact. By assessing key aspects of the Iran–North Korea nexus—including military, ideological, economic, and environmental forces—Rogue Allies investigates the link between two volatile states and the ensuing implications for global security. 11:15-11:30 2/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by Bruce Bechtol (Author), Anthony N. Celso 11:30-11:45 3/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by Bruce Bechtol (Author), Anthony N. Celso 11:45-12:00 4/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by Bruce Bechtol (Author), Anthony N. Celso FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 Colombia: Surging violence. Mary Anastasia O'Grady 12:15-12:30 Russia: Falling oil falling Kremlin. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 12:30-12:45 SpaceX: No 10 unscheduled end. Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com 12:45-1:00 AM Mars: Missing matter found? Mars mysteries.

1/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by  Bruce Bechtol  (Author), Anthony N. Celso https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Allies-Strategic-Partnership-between/dp/1985902176 In Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea, Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. and Anthony N. Celso examine the influence of two rogue states whose rebellion against the United States and US-backed countries has serious consequences for international relations. Iran and North Korea have profited from illegal activities, such as the arming of terrorist organizations, in attempts to disrupt peace efforts in the Middle East and East Asia and to destabilize the rules-based order of the world. Bechtol and Celso uncover the origins of this decades-long alliance, consider elements that these two nation-states have in common, and explain how their relationship undermines neighboring regions. The authors draw from revealing interviews with Iranian and North Korean defectors as well as firsthand accounts from other sources, providing crucial additions to this body of research. While some scholars have compared and contrasted Iran and North Korea, few have delved into how this partnership works to achieve its far-reaching impact. By assessing key aspects of the Iran–North Korea nexus—including military, ideological, economic, and environmental forces—Rogue Allies investigates the link between two volatile states and the ensuing implications for global security. 1943