The Segment

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/5/2026

Episode Notes

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 5. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.

• Hackers steal records on 3 million people in a monthslong Pentagon break-in. 
• Two suspected ShinyHunters members are in custody, and one is said to be helping the FBI. 
• AI’s biggest names sign a safety pledge — with no penalties or enforcement attached. 

Plus, John Kindervag for this month’s book club discussion, featuring Think Like an Attacker by Dr. Chase Cunningham. 

Link to book: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/think-like-an-attacker

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