Apr 27, 2026
A rogue cyber weapon drove through Toronto blasting scam texts to thousands of phones. A major U.S. critical infrastructure provider confirms a cyberattack. And researchers reveal that Stuxnet may not have been the first cyber weapon after all.
In today’s Cybersecurity Today with David Shipley:
• First known SMS blaster case in Canada uncovered in
Toronto
• Itron, a major utility technology supplier, discloses cyber
intrusion
• Researchers say a 2005 malware campaign predates Stuxnet
• Venezuela energy sector attack reveals destructive “Lotus Wiper”
malware
• Why AI-powered attacks may change critical infrastructure risk
forever
If you care about cybersecurity, nation-state threats, infrastructure risk, and real-world attacks, this episode is essential listening.
Hosted by David Shipley.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Toronto SMS Cyber Weapon
05:12 Critical Infrastructure Supplier Hit
09:28 Stuxnet History Rewritten
14:32 Venezuela Energy Sector Attack
19:05 Final Thoughts
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