Cybersecurity briefing, 2026-07-05

Here is the short version for today.

• Ransomware claims concentrate as AI polishes pressure
• Maintainer takeovers put the trust chain in play
• Data theft alone forced a seven-figure county payout
• Attestation proves code, not the server you meant

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