Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a Network Break! We start with red alert about a serious vulnerability in HashiCorp's Terraform MCP server.
In the news, Anthropic, not wanting to be one-upped by OpenAI, reveal that its own models are also 'leet' hackers. We also consider whether OpenAI and Anthropic have broken the law by not preventing their models from attacking third parties.
Cisco says a low-severity vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) should be a higher priority as in-the-wild exploits chain additional bugs to elevate attacker privileges, Cato Networks and Crowdstrike team up to share telemetry for analysis and incident response, and Fortinet releases a new version of its firewall that can also serve as a SASE PoP.
Quantum computer maker D-Wave says AT&T is using its product for data network optimization and more efficient routing of human technicians, and the startup Sophia Space has earned a US patent for its architectural design of a space-based compute platform.
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Links to all of these stories can be found on the Packet Pushers website - packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb585-anthropic-models-bad-behavior-orbital-data-center-patent-issued
Network Break is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
Take a Network Break! We start with red alert about a serious vulnerability in HashiCorp's Terraform MCP server.
In the news, Anthropic, not wanting to be one-upped by OpenAI, reveal that its own models are also 'leet' hackers. We also consider whether OpenAI and Anthropic have broken the law by not preventing their models from attacking third parties.
Cisco says a low-severity vulnerability in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) should be a higher priority as in-the-wild exploits chain additional bugs to elevate attacker privileges, Cato Networks and Crowdstrike team up to share telemetry for analysis and incident response, and Fortinet releases a new version of its firewall that can also serve as a SASE PoP.
Quantum computer maker D-Wave says AT&T is using its product for data network optimization and more efficient routing of human technicians, and the startup Sophia Space has earned a US patent for its architectural design of a space-based compute platform.
AdSpot Sponsor: Meter
Most IT teams are managing networks stitched together from years of acquisitions and vendor contracts and nobody's accountable when something breaks. Meter delivers the complete network: hardware, software, and services delivered as a predictable subscription. Upgrade credits, a fully managed install and deployment, and 24/7 support make the transition easy. Companies like Lyft, Mr. Beast, and Bridgewater have already made the switch. Go to meter.com/networkbreak to book a demo.
Links:
Links to all of these stories can be found on the Packet Pushers website - packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb585-anthropic-models-bad-behavior-orbital-data-center-patent-issued
Network Break is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. packetpushers.net
