Attacking Power Grids - BTS #68
From Below the Surface (Audio) - The Supply Chain Security Podcast by Eclypsium
February 11, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 68
About this episode
The episode discusses various cybersecurity threats, including Russian cyber attacks and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
In this episode, the hosts discuss various cybersecurity threats, including Russian cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, the vulnerabilities in firewalls and VPNs, and the implications of AI in cybersecurity. They explore the increasing trend of using Python for malicious purposes and the challenges posed by gaming anti-cheat drivers. The conversation also touches on the escalation of cyber warfare and the confused deputy problem in AI, highlighting the need for better security measures and awareness in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Threats 02:52 Russian Cyber Attacks on Poland's Power Grid 10:33 The Flaws in Firewall Security 15:02 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity 22:22 Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Gaming Anti-Cheat Drivers 29:47 Driver Attestation and Security Transparency 35:17 Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Threats 39:50 Linux Malware and Python Exploits 45:47 Firmware Complexity and Security Risks 51:19 Cyber Insurance and Responsibility in Cybersecurity 56:52 Confused Deputy Attack and AI Security Risks
Topics covered
- cybersecurity threats
- critical infrastructure
- AI in cybersecurity
- firewall vulnerabilities
- malicious Python usage
- gaming anti-cheat drivers
- cyber warfare
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- Russian cyber attacks
- firewall security
- AI implications
- Python exploits
- gaming security
- cyber insurance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Russian
Products: Python
Books & works: Confused Deputy Attack
Places: Poland
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