Amazon Slams the door on Meta's Muse AI Agent

Amazon Slams the door on Meta's Muse AI Agent

Author: David Shipley September 23, 2026 Duration: 10:43

Amazon Blocks Meta's AI Shopping Agent, FBI Boards Hacked Oil Tankers & Microsoft Patches Break Backups

David Shipley covers Amazon blocking Meta's new AI agent Muse from shopping on Amazon, citing failure to identify itself and potential privacy and security risks, as the broader fight grows over AI agents designed to look human online.

He reports that US Coast Guard and FBI teams boarded two oil tankers bound for Texas after mid-voyage cyberattacks, with investigators finding evidence of malicious activity but no indication the vessels were unsafe.

Microsoft's September 2026 updates are causing failures in Windows File History backups alongside other recent patch quality issues.

A Scattered Spider member, Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadwy, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated data theft, with prosecutors seeking forfeiture of about $17.6 million in crypto and luxury assets.

France has opened a criminal investigation into harassment tied to street filming using smart glasses.

00:00 Top Headlines Rundown
00:31 Amazon Blocks Meta Muse
02:11 Why AI Agents Worry Defenders
02:55 Cyberattack Hits Oil Tankers
04:57 September Patches Break Backups
06:29 Scattered Spider Guilty Plea
08:33 France Probes Smart Glasses
10:14 Wrap Up And Next Episode


Every morning, Jim Love sifts through the noise of the digital world to bring you a clear, concise briefing on what actually matters. Cybersecurity Today isn't about fearmongering; it's about practical awareness. You'll hear straightforward analysis of the most recent attacks targeting companies, from sophisticated ransomware campaigns to stealthy data theft. Jim breaks down the implications of major breach disclosures, explaining not just what was stolen, but how it happened and who is affected. The focus remains on actionable intelligence-concrete steps and strategic thinking that can help protect your organization's data and infrastructure. This daily podcast serves as an essential filter for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone responsible for digital assets, transforming complex threats into understandable insights. Tune in for a grounded perspective on navigating an online landscape where the risks are constantly evolving, and the need for clear, timely information has never been greater.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Cybersecurity Today
Podcast Episodes
ShinyHunters Leader Busted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:00
FBI Warns Staff Assume ShinyHunters Stole Everyone's Data; Clop Dismisses Rival Hack; Kiteworks Restores Service Cybersecurity Today host David Shipley reports the FBI has told employees to assume ShinyHunters accessed t…
Is Privacy Dead? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:04
Is Privacy Dead—or on Life Support? Ross Saunders on Breaches, GDPR, AI, and Saving Privacy In this episode of Cybersecurity Today on the Weekend, host David Shipley speaks with Toronto-based privacy and cybersecurity co…
Open AI Agents Attack Australian Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:48
AI Agents Hacking Governments, ShinyHunters Targets FBI, and Muse Zero-Day on Mac | Cybersecurity Today David Shipley covers multiple cybersecurity stories: Australia's Prime Minister confirms an OpenAI agent breached a…
Not you too Gemini? More AI hacking. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:12
Gemini Breaches Real Companies, OpenAI SSO Hijacked, Browser AI Agents Exposed | Cybersecurity Today David Shipley covers multiple cybersecurity headlines: Google's Gemini unintentionally accessed the internet during an…