Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Also: How AI May Democratize Cybercrime and How Everyday Routers Enable EspionageIn this week's ISMG panel, four ISMG editors discussed big shifts in cybersecurity: Anthropic's "dangerous" new AI model that can uncover thousands of zero-days, growing concerns about a surge in AI-driven flaws, and the FBI disrupting a Russian espionage campaign targeting everyday routers.

Ex-FBI Leader Cynthia Kaiser on Sanctions, Ecosystem Disruption, Stronger PoliciesU.S. cyber policy now treats ransomware gangs and fraud networks as transnational criminal organizations. Former FBI cyber leader Cynthia Kaiser explains how sanctions, infrastructure takedowns, and international cooperation could weaken cybercrime ecosystems and reduce attacks.

FBI Director Claims 'Supremely Qualified' Unnamed Leaders Replaced Cyber OfficialsThe FBI is facing growing scrutiny over reported unfilled cyber leadership roles and morale issues following politically charged dismissals, even as cybercrime hits $16.6B and hackers spoof FBI platforms - raising concerns about the bureau’s readiness to counter digital threats.

FBI Seizes Domains; Dutch Police Analyzing Seized Data to Identify Admin and UsersAn international law enforcement operation involving the FBI and Dutch police has shuttered VerifTools, a "key" platform for generating fake identification documents cops have tied to multiple help desk fraud, cryptocurrency theft and other cybercrime cases.

DanaBot Used to Steal and to SpyA top figure in the Russian cybercrime gang behind DanaBot infected his own computer with the malware, allowing an FBI agent to search an image of his system, U.S. federal prosecutors disclosed Thursday in indictments and an announced disruption of the malware's infrastructure.

FBI's Cynthia Kaiser on How AI Is Helping to Evolve CyberthreatsArtificial intelligence is changing the way people work, including cybercriminals and fraudsters. But instead of introducing new types of cybercrime, AI has enhanced existing criminal activities, said Cynthia Kaiser, deputy assistant director at the FBI.

FBI's Sanjay Virmani Discusses Recent FBI TakedownsDeveloping strong relationships with private sector and international partner organizations is vital for tackling cybercrime. A proactive approach ensures more efficient incident responses, said Sanjay Vermani, the special agent in charge of the FBI in San Francisco

Bureau Endorses Enhanced Information Sharing With Global Allies to Curb CybercrimeThe FBI strongly supported recent efforts to expand information sharing with international partners and launch new efforts to curb global cybercrime, including working with Indian authorities to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes and transnational call center fraud.

Members of Loosely Organized Group Recently Tied to Partnership With RansomHubWill the indictment of five alleged members of the loosely affiliated Scattered Spider cybercrime group disrupt its wider activities? The current count of known attacks tied to the group stands at over 130, but the accused have so far been tied by the FBI to only 45 of the attacks.

FBI Ties Men to at Least 45 Attacks and Theft of Cryptocurrency Worth MillionsThe U.S. government on Wednesday unsealed criminal charges against five suspected members of the "loosely organized financially motivated cybercriminal group" Scattered Spider. The suspects have been tied to 45 attacks, disrupting businesses and stealing cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars.

FBI Tracking Alleged Fraudsters Using Evidence Seized From Shuttered Genesis MarketAn FBI probe into shuttered cybercrime site Genesis Market has led to the indictment of Terrance Ciszek, a now-suspended police detective in Buffalo, New York, who's been accused of buying stolen payment card data and recording a video showing fraudsters how to use it anonymously.