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The U.S. government reportedly ordered Anthropic to suspend access to two of its newest frontier AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns tied to a possible jailbreak. Anthropic complied, but pushed back on the reasoning, arguing that the reported behavior was narrow and that similar capabilities already exist in other advanced AI models.

In this episode, Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss why treating AI capabilities like export-controlled technology may create more problems than it solves. The conversation connects today’s AI restrictions to earlier fights over encryption export controls, hacker tools, and government attempts to regulate technical capability by banning access. The bigger concern: defenders may lose access to tools that help them find, fix, and test vulnerable code while attackers simply move to other models or providers.

The team also looks at what this means for businesses using cloud-based AI tools. If an AI service can disappear because of a government order, vendor decision, or geopolitical restriction, security and engineering teams need alternatives, back-out plans, and a realistic “ripcord” strategy for mission-critical workflows.

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** Links mentioned on the show **

Anthropic statement: Fable/Mythos access https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access

Reuters: US blocks foreign access to Anthropic's most advanced AI models https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-blocks-foreign-access-anthropics-most-advanced-ai-models-axios-reports-2026-06-13/

Decrypt: US Government Orders Anthropic to Pull Claude Fable/Mythos AI Models https://decrypt.co/371027/us-government-orders-anthropic-pull-claude-fable-mythos-ai-models

Katie Moussouris / Luta Security: The Fable 5 Export Controls Harm US Cyber Defense
https://www.lutasecurity.com/post/the-fable-5-export-controls-harm-us-cyber-defense

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AI agents are useful, but they become risky when they can take action in real systems. In this episode, Tom Eston discusses recent reporting about attackers tricking Meta’s AI support chatbot into helping hijack Instagram accounts, and why that story matters far beyond social media. Tom explains practical guardrails for AI agents: read-only access first, human approval for consequential actions, separated accounts and contexts, prompt-injection awareness, least privilege, logging, monitoring, and adversarial testing for support and account recovery workflows.

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** Links mentioned on the show **
 

Podcast: Hackers Asked Meta AI To Let Them In. It Worked
https://www.404media.co/podcast-hackers-asked-meta-ai-to-let-them-in-it-worked/

The Verge summary of the Meta/Instagram AI support chatbot exploit
https://www.theverge.com/tech/941179/meta-instagram-ai-support-chatbot-exploit-hacked

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Anthropic has introduced Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative powered by an unreleased AI model called Claude Mythos. This system can identify zero-day vulnerabilities, generate exploits, and even help fix them—often without human input.

But there’s a catch: it’s considered too powerful for public release.

In this episode, we discuss what Project Glasswing is, why it matters, and what it means for the future of cybersecurity, red teaming, and AI-driven threats.

Is this the beginning of AI defending us—or the start of something much harder to control?

** Links mentioned on the show **

Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: why an AI superhacker has the tech world on alert
https://theconversation.com/claude-mythos-and-project-glasswing-why-an-ai-superhacker-has-the-tech-world-on-alert-280374

Anthropic Project Glasswing
https://www.anthropic.com/project/glasswing

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In this episode, Tom Eston hosts Jeswin Mathai, Chief Architect at SquareX. This episode is part two of a series featuring SquareX, and Jeswin takes a deeper look into their cybersecurity solutions. Jeswin shares his extensive experience in the field and details how SquareX offers innovative protections at the browser level to guard against phishing attacks and other online threats. Learn about their unique approach by monitoring user activity in a privacy-safe manner and leveraging the power of modern browsers and device capabilities. Jeswin also discusses the limitations of traditional antivirus and secure web gateway solutions compared to SquareX's comprehensive visibility and action capabilities. Don't miss the live demonstration and insights on handling ransomware scenarios and deployment strategies for businesses of all sizes. The episode concludes with a sneak peek of what Jeswin and Vivek will be presenting at the upcoming DEF CON hacking conference. Thank you to SquareX for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about SquareX at https://sqrx.com/

In this episode, host Tom Eston welcomes Dan DeCloss, founder and CTO of PlexTrac. They exchange insights about their history at Veracode and explore Dan's journey in cybersecurity. Dan shares his experience in penetration testing, the origins of PlexTrac, and the need to streamline reporting processes. The conversation also covers the state of the cybersecurity industry, the impact of generative AI, and future challenges such as deepfake technology. Dan touches upon the evolution of attackers and the role of both AI and human elements. The episode wraps up with thoughts on the younger generation's approach to discerning information in a tech-driven world.

In episode 339, hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright discuss the massive AT&T data breach affecting 110 million customers, which is larger than a previous breach from March affecting 73 million customers. They also talk about the importance of reading privacy policies on sites like Facebook and Instagram, as these platforms may use user data to train AI models. Additionally, they explore the implications of third-party cloud platform breaches, specifically mentioning the Snowflake incident. The 'Aware Much?' segment highlights evolving privacy policies, with Meta's revised policy allowing user data for AI development being under scrutiny. The episode concludes with a mention of the importance of GDPR and other data protection regulations and a nod to their Patreon supporters.

In episode 338, we discuss the recent breach of the two-factor authentication provider Authy and its implications for users. We also explore a massive password list leak titled 'Rock You 2024' that has surfaced online. Find out why this file may not be as significant as it seems and the importance of avoiding password reuse. Stay tuned for our 'Aware Much?' segment with Scott Wright, featuring insights on credential stuffing and practical password management tips.

In episode 337, we cover “broken” news about the new SSH vulnerability 'regreSSHion' highlighting the vulnerability discovered in the OpenSSH protocol by Qualys and its implications. We then discuss the Detroit Police Department's new guidelines on facial recognition technology following a lawsuit over a wrongful arrest due to misidentification, shedding light on the broader issues with such technologies, especially their impact on minorities. Lastly, in the 'Aware Much' segment, Scott shares essential tips on securely wiping personal data from old PCs, laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices before selling or disposing of them. Join us as we welcome back co-hosts Kevin Johnson from Portugal and Scott recording from his car!

In episode 336 of the Shared Security Podcast, we discuss the Biden administration's recent ban on Kaspersky antivirus software in the U.S. due to security concerns linked to its Russian origins. We also highlight the importance of keeping all software updated, using recent examples of supply chain attacks that have compromised several popular WordPress plugins. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they examine these key cybersecurity issues and emphasize proactive security measures. Plus, find out why co-host Kevin Johnson is missing this week and get the latest updates from Aware Much, sponsored by ClickArmor.

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, host Tom Eston interviews Vivek Ramachandran, the founder of SquareX. Vivek shares his journey in WiFi security, recounting his introduction of the Cafe Latte man-in-the-middle attack and founding of Pentest Academy. He discusses his latest venture, SquareX, a company focused on browser security to protect employees from client-side attacks. Vivek explains SquareX's workings, industry challenges, and insights into Secure Web Gateways (SWGs). He also previews his upcoming DEF CON talk on bypassing SWGs and shares thoughts on AI in cyber-attacks. Learn about the future of browser-based security solutions and how enterprises can better protect themselves against sophisticated attacks. Thank you to SquareX for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about SquareX at https://sqrx.com/