The Bare Metal Cyber — Friday Edition is your end-of-week cybersecurity intelligence wrap, turning five days of breaking threats into one fast, actionable update. For the week ending October 17th, 2025, we unpack everything from nation-state intrusions and zero-day exploits to record-setting DDoS attacks, policy moves, and vendor fallout — all explained in plain English for business leaders, defenders, and technology teams alike.This week’s episode dives into F5’s confirmed breach where attackers stole BIG-IP source code and vulnerability data, the UK’s £14-million fine against Capita for poor breach response, and the discovery of a six-billion-record data leak from an unsecured Elasticsearch cluster. You’ll also hear how phishing campaigns spoofed LastPass and Bitwarden to install remote-control tools, why the massive “ClickFix” campaign tricked users into running malicious commands, and how Microsoft’s October patch cycle delivered 172 fixes — including six exploited zero-days — just as Windows 10 reached its support deadline.We’ll explain how Chinese threat groups turned ArcGIS servers into backdoors, why VPNs and backup configurations became attacker blueprints, and how North Korea seeded npm with malicious packages to target developers. Plus, researchers exposed satellite traffic leaking unencrypted calls and telemetry, Apple doubled its bug bounty to $2 million, and the Aisuru botnet reached nearly thirty terabits per second in record-breaking denial-of-service floods.Each story includes three things: what happened, why it matters, and one clear action you can take now. Whether you manage risk, run IT, or lead a security program, you’ll walk away knowing exactly where to focus your attention next week.For more cybersecurity insights, visit BareMetalCyber.com for the full written wrap, or subscribe to the daily newsletter and podcast at DailyCyber.news — news you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
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Shrodingers Firewall
In this episode, we dive into the unsettling paradox of Schrödinger’s Firewall—where your data is both safe and already compromised in the looming quantum era. Listeners will learn why today’s trusted encryption methods like RSA and ECC may soon resemble digital Swiss cheese, how Q-Day could arrive faster than expected, and what industries—from finance to healthcare to defense—stand to lose the most. We also unpack the race to post-quantum cryptography, exploring emerging algorithms, hybrid models, and the global urgency to prepare before attackers unlock decades of encrypted information.Beyond awareness, this episode sharpens critical cybersecurity skills. You’ll gain practical insight into crypto agility, strategies for testing and adopting quantum-safe algorithms, and approaches to educating leadership teams about long-term risks. You’ll also learn how to identify vulnerable systems, evaluate vendors, and build resilience into your security architecture. By the end, you’ll be equipped not only to understand the quantum threat but to act on it with clarity and foresight. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.
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Weekly Cyber News Rollup, October 10th, 2025
This week’s wrap cuts through the noise. We break down North Korea’s multi-billion-dollar crypto theft problem, the Salesforce-adjacent extortion wave targeting customer exports, and active exploitation against Oracle E-Business Suite. We also cover a critical Redis flaw with app-wide blast radius, Cisco edge firewall abuse with public exploit code, Zimbra’s KEV-listed email bug, GoAnywhere MFT ransomware activity, mass scanning of Palo Alto VPN portals, and a UnityVSA bug that threatens backups.In plain English, you’ll hear why these stories matter for the business, who’s most exposed, the single action to take next, and what to watch next week. Perfect for leaders who need decisions, and defenders who need a checklist.Subscribe for the daily brief and share this episode with your incident lead before Monday’s stand-up.
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When Zero Trust Meets Zero Patience
In this episode, we take on the fatigue that often comes with Zero Trust—those endless logins, rigid rules, and culture-draining compliance routines. Listeners will discover how to simplify security without weakening defenses, turn routine practices into engaging challenges, and humanize policies with humor and empathy. Through vivid examples and practical strategies, the episode shows how Zero Trust can shift from being seen as a burden to becoming a shared, sustainable approach that builds trust and enthusiasm across teams.You’ll come away with skills that improve both leadership and everyday practice: designing policies that people actually follow, creating security habits that last, and using gamification and communication to increase engagement. We also cover strategies to prevent burnout, foster psychological safety, and build a positive culture where vigilance thrives. These are actionable takeaways for anyone leading security programs or participating on the front lines.Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.
Welcome to Bare Metal Cyber, the podcast that bridges cybersecurity and education in a way that’s engaging, informative, and practical. Hosted by Dr. Jason Edwards, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and educator, this weekly podcast brings to life the insights, tips, and stories from his widely-read LinkedIn articles. Each episode dives into pressing cybersecurity topics, real-world challenges, and actionable advice to empower professionals, educators, and learners alike. Whether navigating the complexities of cyber defense or looking for ways to integrate cybersecurity into education, Bare Metal Cyber delivers valuable perspectives to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Subscribe and join the thousands already benefiting from Jason’s expertise!
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