Signal Check

This episode covers a North Korean zero-day exploit targeting Windows systems, a shocking breach of a Polish power plant through a private cellular network, and a critical VMware vCenter flaw already being exploited in the wild. We also dig into Anthropic's new AI watermarking feature and why it's already being defeated, plus updates on ransomware operations and global cyber threats. Adrian North breaks down six signals worth your attention before the day's chaos begins. Stories covered: - Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor (The Hacker News) - https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/lazarus-exploits-windows-zero-day-to.html - Hackers Breach Polish Power Plant Controls via Private Cellular Network and Shut Turbine - The Hacker News (The Hacker News) - https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE5Pa25qMUNRSW04SzlyOWRzOWNudEtfLWVqajRacU0wVmMwZDU4NHpIZ1cwNmszQWRwd1l2UU44ZUt3SGx2azg4N2w2anZJSHF3QjFZbC1RZmdpOXNmMDBndkthVjRmeERWMkN2WWZNdGFRaHptTGlZaGhBdk4?oc=5 - Critical VMware vCenter RCE flaw exploited for reverse SSH access (BleepingComputer) - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-vmware-vcenter-rce-flaw-exploited-for-reverse-ssh-access/ - AI 'watermark removers' flood the web. Almost none can prove they work. (BleepingComputer) - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-watermark-removers-flood-the-web-almost-none-can-prove-they-work/ - The 8 Best New Balance Running Shoes 2026, for Training, Racing, and More (Runner's World) - https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a22590253/best-new-balance-shoes/ - The Simple Long-Run Hack That Helps Me Run Easier—and Protects My Teeth (Runner's World) - https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a73370479/simple-fix-for-long-run-problems/