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. 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.
Iranian Seedworm APT on Networks of U.S. Companies
Security.com reports: Seedworm: Iranian APT on Networks of U.S. Bank, Airport, Software Company.
U.S. Military Looking for FPV Drone Pilots
At ZeroHedge: “Are You An FPV Pilot?”: Pentagon Calls On Drone Operators For Next “Gauntlet” Showdown.
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.
2026 Malware and Vulnerability Trends
From Recorded Future: H1 2026 Malware and Vulnerability Trends.
Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You
Reader D.S.V. suggested this article at Wired: Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You.
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.
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