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Is cybersecurity the next trillion-dollar AI boom?
Taylor Hawes
December 01, 2025
🔎 Cyber Watch 🔎
Apache bRPC flaw exposes systems to remote crashes
A new vulnerability (CVE-2025-59789) in the Apache bRPC framework allows remote attackers to crash servers through deeply nested JSON sent to the json2pb parser. The flaw affects versions prior to 1.15.0 and can be triggered without authentication. The update introduces a recursion-depth limit to block stack-overflow crashes. Teams relying on bRPC for high-availability services are urged to patch immediately, as exposed endpoints are at risk of denial-of-service attacks.
Key takeaway
Systems using Apache bRPC for HTTP+JSON or RPC traffic — particularly those exposed to external networks — risk sudden denial-of-service. Teams relying on real-time or high-availability services should urgently patch to version 1.15.0 or apply the official patch. This vulnerability highlights how even parsing libraries can become critical attack surfaces when exposed to untrusted input.
🎙️ Tech Briefing On‑Air 🎙️
The hack that brought back the zombie apocalypse
In this Smashing Security podcast episode, hosts revisit a notorious broadcast-system hack. Years ago, attackers broke into broadcast infrastructure to air fake emergency alerts — and even rerouted transmitted radio/TV shows to air unexpected content. That incident remains a cautionary tale about legacy broadcast systems with insufficient security, vulnerable to remote hijacking.
Takeaways: As generative AI becomes more capable, the cyber risk landscape could shift — and this conversation helps listeners understand where cybersecurity might be headed.
🤝 Partner Intel 🤝
NordLayer
NordLayer continues to stand out as a practical solution for secure remote access, hybrid environments, and distributed workforces. It helps organizations deploy secure site-to-site connections and manage remote or hybrid team access while strengthening endpoint security. It supports features such as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), site-to-site VPN, dedicated gateways, centralized control, and multi-factor authentication. This makes it a good fit for small to mid-sized companies seeking a unified security layer without complex infrastructure investments.
🤖 AI Runtime 🤖
Cybersecurity may become the next trillion-dollar AI boom
The next major financial wave in AI may favor cybersecurity rather than semiconductors. As AI becomes more widely deployed, including physical AI (robots, autonomous vehicles, Internet-of-Things devices), the attack surface grows considerably. Hackers may exploit AI-driven systems, pushing demand for advanced cybersecurity tools. Cybersecurity firms often leverage recurring-revenue models, making them attractive from an investment perspective. As AI adoption spreads across sectors, demand for such solutions could rise dramatically.
📊 By the Numbers 📊
$105.95 Billion
The global generative AI cybersecurity market is expected to have a value of $105.95 billion by 2032.
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Until Wednesday’s edition - Let’s keep that zero-day count at zero!