This is today’s cyber news for October 2nd, 2025. Federal shutdowns are disrupting cyber intelligence sharing at CISA, a critical flaw in Red Hat’s OpenShift AI platform threatens hybrid environments, and OpenSSL has released urgent patches. We also cover identity issues at OneLogin, a widening WestJet breach that exposed passports and IDs, and a major Allianz Life data breach with Social Security numbers at risk. From Google Drive’s new ransomware defenses to fresh Android banking malware, DNS hijacking campaigns, and router abuse for smishing, defenders are facing a crowded threat landscape today.

Listeners will hear about hardware side-channel research against Intel SGX, new encryption debates in the UK and EU, and Signal’s pushback on proposed scanning mandates. Other highlights include CABINETRAT malware spreading through Excel add-ins, Mandiant’s counter to Salesforce-targeted social engineering, Apple’s FontParser patch, and Bitdefender’s report on hidden breaches. Whether you’re a leader, defender, or builder, these insights will keep you prepared. The BareMetalCyber Daily Brief is available each day at daily cyber news dot com.