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Anthropic AI Bug Hunter and BeyondTrust Vulnerability [Prime Cyber Insights]

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This episode covers the major release of Anthropic’s Claude Code Security, an AI-powered tool built on the Opus 4.6 model that identifies critical software vulnerabilities human researchers have missed for decades. We also dive into the escalating threat of CVE-2026-1731, a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability with a 9.9 CVSS score that is currently being exploited in ransomware campaigns across the financial and healthcare sectors. The discussion examines the severe operational impact of the University of Mississippi Medical Center ransomware attack, which forced the closure of 35 clinics, and the breach at chip testing giant Advantest. Guest Chad Thompson joins to provide a systems-level perspective on automation, enterprise risk, and the 168% surge in DDoS attacks reported by Radware. We conclude with a look at CISA's updated town hall schedule for CIRCIA reporting and the legal fallout from the Bumble and French government data breaches.

In this episode of Prime Cyber Insights, hosts Aaron Cole and Lauren Mitchell explore the cutting edge of AI-driven defense with Anthropic’s new Claude Code Security tool. We analyze how this platform leverages the Opus 4.6 model to map codebases like a human expert, finding vulnerabilities that have remained undetected for years. The conversation turns to the urgent threat landscape, focusing on the critical BeyondTrust vulnerability (CVE-2026-1731) and its direct link to ransomware attacks hitting healthcare providers like the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Guest Chad Thompson joins the show to offer a director-level perspective on operational resilience and managing automated threats. We also break down the staggering new data from Radware regarding a 168% increase in DDoS frequency and the FBI’s latest alert on ATM jackpotting losses. Finally, we look at the regulatory landscape as CISA opens new feedback windows for the CIRCIA incident reporting rules.

Topics Covered

  • 🤖 Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 and the arrival of AI-powered bug hunting
  • ⚠️ Critical BeyondTrust CVE-2026-1731 exploitation in ransomware campaigns
  • 🏥 Healthcare Crisis: The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinic closures
  • 📊 Global Threat Trends: Radware’s DDoS escalation and FBI ATM jackpotting alerts
  • ⚖️ Regulatory Outlook: CISA town halls on CIRCIA and dating app security litigation

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional security advice.

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  • (00:06) - Introduction
  • (00:06) - Anthropic's AI Bug Hunting
  • (00:06) - Ransomware and Critical Systems
  • (00:06) - Threat Landscape: DDoS and ATM Malware
  • (00:39) - Conclusion
Anthropic AI Bug Hunter and BeyondTrust Vulnerability [Prime Cyber Insights]

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