SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR [1]. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. Today’s column outlines some new cyber threats.
Android Malware Stealing PINs and Logins
Reader C.B. sent this alert, from FoxNews: RatHat uses AI to take deep control of Android phones and steal passwords, PINs and security codes [2].
Iranian Seedworm APT on Networks of U.S. Companies
Security.com reports: Seedworm: Iranian APT on Networks of U.S. Bank, Airport, Software Company [3].
U.S. Military Looking for FPV Drone Pilots
At ZeroHedge: “Are You An FPV Pilot?”: Pentagon Calls On Drone Operators For Next “Gauntlet” Showdown [4].
Car Mobile Apps are Leeching and Sharing Data
D.S.V. mentioned this, over at TechCrunch: Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies [5].
2026 Malware and Vulnerability Trends
From Recorded Future: H1 2026 Malware and Vulnerability Trends [6].
Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You
Reader D.S.V. suggested this article at Wired: Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You [7].
Platforms Operated by China State-Sponsored Hackers Seized
This was reported in late August: Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure [8].
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