Pentagon Plans to Train AI With Classified Data – 2026-03-23
MAR 27, 202664 MIN
Pentagon Plans to Train AI With Classified Data – 2026-03-23
MAR 27, 202664 MIN
Description
This episode covers a range of cybersecurity and AI-related news, including how Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly helped train delivery robots using massive image datasets. The hosts also discuss the Pentagon’s reported plans to train AI systems on classified data and the potential risks of exposing sensitive information. Additional topics include major data breaches (such as a third-party breach impacting Crunchyroll user data), ongoing challenges in cybersecurity practices, evolving AI security concerns, and real-world examples of exploits and vulnerabilities affecting mobile devices and organizations.Join us LIVE on Mondays, 4:30pm EST.A weekly Podcast with BHIS and Friends. We discuss notable Infosec, and infosec-adjacent news stories gathered by our community news team.https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHillsInformationSecurityChat with us on Discord! - https://discord.gg/bhis🔴live-chatChapters(00:00) - PreShow Banter™ — Easier Than Printers
(05:20) - Pentagon Plans to Train AI With Classified Data – BHIS - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News 2026-03-23
(06:38) - Story # 1: Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
(07:38) - Story # 1b: ALT Link - Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
(15:35) - Story # 2: Federal cyber experts called Microsoft’s cloud a “pile of shit,” approved it anyway
(24:31) - Story # 3: The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official says
(34:04) - Story # 4: CISA Urges Endpoint Management System Hardening After Cyberattack Against US Organization
(37:50) - Story # 5: Warning: Your AI-Generated Password Is a Major Security Risk. Here’s What to Use Instead
(42:21) - Story # 6: CISA warns of active exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2026-20963)
(49:57) - Story # 7: Massive China Data Leak: Hackers Access 10 Petabytes of Weapons Testing Data
(51:28) - Story # 8: Anime fans' credit cards might be stolen from Sony streamer Crunchyroll
(55:03) - Story # 9: The Proliferation of DarkSword: iOS Exploit Chain Adopted by Multiple Threat Actors
LinksStory # 1: Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the WebStory # 1b: ALT Link - Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the WebStory # 2: Federal cyber experts called Microsoft’s cloud a “pile of shit,” approved it anywayStory # 3: The Pentagon is planning for AI companies to train on classified data, defense official saysStory # 4: CISA Urges Endpoint Management System Hardening After Cyberattack Against US OrganizationStory # 5: Warning: Your AI-Generated Password Is a Major Security Risk. Here’s What to Use InsteadStory # 6: CISA warns of active exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2026-20963)Story # 7: Massive China Data Leak: Hackers Access 10 Petabytes of Weapons Testing DataStory # 8: Anime fans’ credit cards might be stolen from Sony streamer CrunchyrollStory # 9: The Proliferation of DarkSword: iOS Exploit Chain Adopted by Multiple Threat ActorsCreators & Guests
John Strand - Host
Ralph May - Host
Chadd Watson - Guest
Wade Wells - Host
Alex Minster "Belouve" - Guest
Hayden Covington - Host
Bruce Potter - Guest
Ryan Poirier - Producer
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