China’s largest data leak exposes billions.

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🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Researchers discover what may be China’s largest ever data leak. CrowdStrike cooperates with federal authorities following last year’s major software bug. A researcher discovers over half a million sensitive insurance documents exposed online. Microsoft offers free cybersecurity programs to European governments. The FBI chronicles the Play ransomware gang. Google warns a threat group is targeting Salesforce customers. A former Biden cybersecurity official warns that U.S. critical infrastructure remains highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The State Department offers up to $10 million for information on the RedLine infostealer malware. Our guest is Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, on the challenges of managing security across systems. Some FDA workers want to put their new Elsa AI on ice. 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 have Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, talking about organizations moving to the cloud thinking security will be handled there and the challenges of managing security across systems. Selected Reading Largest ever data leak exposes over 4 billion user records (Cybernews) CrowdStrike Cooperating With Federal Probes Into July Software Outage (Wall Street Journal) Two Decades of Triangle Insurance Documents Exposed Publicly (Substack) Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free ( (Reuters) FBI: Play ransomware gang has attacked 600 organizations since 2023 (The Record) Google Warns of Vishing, Extortion Campaign Targeting Salesforce Customers (SecurityWeek) ‘I do not have confidence’ that US infrastructure is cyber-secure, former NSC official says (Nextgov/FCW) China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links (AP News) US offers $10M for tips on state hackers tied to RedLine malware (Bleeping Computer) FDA rushed out agency-wide AI tool—it’s not going well (Ars Technica) 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 [email protected] 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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1:09.3	Researchers discover what may be China's largest ever data leak.
1:13.6	CrowdStrike cooperates with federal authorities following last year's major software bug.
1:18.8	A researcher discovers over half a million sensitive insurance documents exposed online.
1:24.2	Microsoft offers free cybersecurity programs to European governments.
1:28.7	The FBI chronicles the play ransomware gang.
1:32.1	Google warns a threat group is targeting Salesforce customers.
1:35.9	A former Biden's cybersecurity official warns that U.S. critical infrastructure remains highly vulnerable to cyber attacks.
1:43.3	The State Department offers up to $10 million for information on the red line info-stealer malware.
1:49.2	Our guest is Annika Gupta, Chief Product Officer of Rubrik, on the challenges of managing security across systems.
1:57.1	And some FDA workers want to put their new ELSA AI on ice.
2:10.6	It's Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
2:14.1	I'm Dave Bittner, and this is your Cyberwire Intel briefing.
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