# Let’s kill the kill switch.

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Podcast: [CyberWire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyberwire-daily-454880)
Published: 2026-08-31T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/2626/notes
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Could an AI kill switch create more problems than it solves? A critical Rails flaw is under active attack. Malicious browser extensions steal cryptocurrency. Fire Ant targets trusted network infrastructure. Claude Code gets tricked into running attacker-controlled code. MyChart phishing scams spread malware. Two alleged sextortionists face U.S. charges. A former DIA insider walks into an FBI sting. Monday business briefing. Our guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing a controversial retail security bill. Getting local with Nigerian scammers. 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 are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop as he is discussing a controversial retail security bill. Selected Reading The AI Kill Switch Act is repeating the Clipper Chip’s mistakes (CyberScoop) Critical Ruby on Rails Vulnerability in Attackers' Crosshairs (SecurityWeek) Chrome Web Store extensions caught stealing crypto, browser data (Bleeping Computer) China-linked Fire Ant Hides Inside Trusted Infrastructure (SecurityAffairs) Researcher shows how Claude Code can be tricked simply by asking it to summarize a website (The Register) Fake MyChart emails can show alarming test results, trick patients into installing malware (WMAR) Nigerians extradited to US for sextortion, deaths of two teens (Bleeping Computer) US government snitch-finder pleads guilty to leaking state secrets to foreign spies (The Register) AI safety and security company Alice raises $140 million. (N2K Pro Business Briefing) How Cyber Sleuths Tracked a Nigerian Scammer to His Doorstep (404 media) Share y…

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