AI Security Weekly Mid-Week Intelligence Update July 16, 2025

Active Threats

Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ Infiltration of U.S. National Guard
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed sensitive military and law enforcement data, exploiting a hybrid federal-state infrastructure. The breach, active from March to December 2024, highlights ongoing risks to critical defense systems.
Status: Expanding investigation
Action: Audit hybrid infrastructure, enforce credential hygiene, and enhance lateral movement detection capabilities
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AI-Powered Business Email Compromise
Cybercriminals are using generative AI to automate compelling phishing campaigns, outpacing traditional email defenses. The sophistication and accessibility of these tools make BEC one of the most significant financial and operational cyber risks of 2025.
Status: Rapid expansion
Action: Deploy AI-based anomaly detection for email security and conduct targeted executive phishing resilience training
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Midweek Updates

Nvidia Signals China’s Growing AI Influence
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised China’s open-source AI ecosystem, citing its role in accelerating innovation in healthcare, logistics, and research.
Security Implications: Dual-use potential raises concerns about the faster development of offensive AI cyber tools
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Rwazi Secures $12M for AI-Driven Business Intelligence
The company’s AI copilot enables real-time consumer trend simulations for corporate decision-making.
Risk Assessment: High-value strategic modeling data may become a new target for corporate espionage
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Ericsson Launches Security-First Telecom Overhaul
Ericsson is integrating U.S. CISA directives into telecom defense via its Security Manager, offering real-time protection for mobile identities and APIs.
Industry Relevance: Managed service providers (MSPs) can expand telecom security and API protection services
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Quick Hits

• The pro-Russian group NoName057(16) was disrupted in a coordinated international operation that affected over 100 systems.
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• Google’s AI “Big Sleep” identifies a critical SQLite zero-day; patch guidance expected soon
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• Microsoft partners with U.S. National Labs to apply AI in expediting nuclear power permitting
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Midweek Focus

Reassess exposure to AI-driven phishing campaigns and review telecom and hybrid infrastructure vulnerabilities as nation-state cyber activity intensifies.

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