In the security news this week:

FCC router bans and the hidden firmware update problem
Why extending support timelines actually improves security
Github supply chain concerns and the evolving SBOM ecosystem
CRA and NIS2 compliance deadlines are getting very real
The EU Cyber Resilience Act’s 24-hour vulnerability disclosure requirement
Security regulation: vertical vs horizontal compliance models
Vehicle-to-load EV systems powering homes during outages
Solar, batteries, AI farms, and the future economics of electricity
Data centers consuming regional power grids
BitLocker “Yellow Key” fallout and large-scale remediation challenges
AI-generated PowerShell fixes and the rise of vibe scripting
Linux kernel exploits, module jail, and default deny strategies
Medical biometric data theft and why fingerprints are terrible passwords
Interpol cybercrime operations across the MENA region
OT security, connected vehicles, and accepting real-world risk

The crew also discusses threat intelligence obligations under the CRA, the operational realities of patching at enterprise scale, the economics of secure-by-default systems, and why making security cheaper than insecurity might finally move the industry forward.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-927