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    OpenAI takes on Mythos, Klue hits security shops, Five Eyes has eyes on AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 7:00


    OpenAI takes on Anthropic's Mythos Klue hack hits security shops Five Eyes has eyes on AI models Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-openai-takes-on-mythos-klue-hits-security-shops-five-eyes-has-eyes-on-ai/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsquare Your backend is only as secure as your frontend. Research shows that client-side compromise is now a primary driver of API risk. With sixty-three percent of leaders detecting mobile app tampering or cloning last year, don't leave your mobile app security to chance. Get multilayered protection for your entire mobile app ecosystem from the outside in. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Brazil phone alert hack, Prinz Eugen ransomware, Congress deepfake bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 8:22


    Hackers suspected in Brazil cell phone alert Prinz Eugen ransomware prioritizes recent files for encryption Congress presents bill to protect people from AI-generated deepfakes Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-brazil-phone-alert-hack-prinz-eugen-ransomware-congress-deepfake-bill/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile app security isn't just a tech issue; it's a revenue issue. A recent global study found that seventy-two percent of organizations experienced a mobile app security incident last year. Even worse? Sixty-five percent saw customer churn or uninstalls as a result. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    The Department of Know: SearchLeak, Check Point zero-day, and pulling the plug on Fable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 53:54


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Arif Hameed, CISO, C&R Software; Adam Palmer, CISO, First Hawaiian Bank; Jon Collins, Field CTO, GigaOm; and Jack Leidecker, EVP, CSO, Gainsight. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk?   That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision.   ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do.   That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.

    Police clean WordPress sites, Klue OAuth breach, Warner's CISA warnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 9:28


    Police clean ups SocGholish-infected sites tied to Evil Corp Klue OAuth breach linked to Icarus Salesforce data theft attacks Warner warns of CISA cuts, staffing gaps in letter to acting chief  Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-police-clean-wordpress-sites-klue-oauth-breach-warners-cisa-warnings/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk? That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision. ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do. That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.  

    Anthropic tells G7 to cooperate, Fortinet VPN leak exposes credentials, Crypto Clipper abuses reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:33


    Anthropic tells G7 to cooperate Fortinet VPN leak exposes credentials Crypto Clipper abuses reviews, narrators, and comments Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-anthropic-tells-g7-to-cooperate-fortinet-vpn-leak-exposes-credentials-crypto-clipper-abuses-reviews/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk? That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision. ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do. That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.  

    Athena coalition, Estonia's quarantine, Arch hit with malware

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 7:54


    Athena coalition looks to secure open source Estonia to quarantine Russian email domains Malicious package wave hits Arch Linux Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-athena-coalition-estonias-quarantine-arch-hit-with-malware/  Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk? That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision. ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do. That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.  

    Anthropic models defended, FBI shuts down massive phishing service, 1Password acquires Apono

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 7:39


    Cyber leaders defend Anthropic's banned models FBI disrupts massive phishing service 1Password acquires Apono Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-anthropic-models-defended-massive-phishing-service-shuttered-1password-acquires-apono/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk? That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision. ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do. That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.  

    Feds ban Fable, Maine portal disabled, ShinyHunters exploits Oracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 8:15


    Feds require Anthropic to ban 'foreign national' access to Fable, Mythos Maine disables data breach notification portal after fake disclosures ShinyHunters extorts universities through exploiting an unpatched Oracle flaw Get the show notes here: Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Every security leader is being asked the same question right now: How do we enable innovation without creating unnecessary risk? That's the challenge behind cloud adoption. Behind AI. Behind automation. And behind every major technology decision. ThreatLocker helps organizations take a Zero Trust approach to that challenge—giving them greater control over what can execute, what can access their environment, and what users and applications are allowed to do. That's why ThreatLocker is proud to support Cyber Security Headlines. Because security works best when innovation and control move together.  

    The Department of Know: CISA's quick patch, Miasma attacks, judge finds AI guilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 38:26


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and Jason Thomas, senior director, technology security, governance, and risk, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Cybercriminals don't respect your security silos. They use one connected attack chain to hit your brand externally, infiltrate your inbox, and manipulate your team. Stop playing whack-a-mole with fragmented tools. Doppel unifies Digital Risk Protection, Human Risk Management, and Email Security into one unified platform. One attack chain. Three pillars of defense. Zero blind spots. Secure your enterprise relentlessly at doppel.com.

    Fortinet patches FortiSandbox, GitHub disables npm scripts, Nottingham University breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 8:12


    Fortinet patches a new critical FortiSandbox flaw GitHub to disable npm install scripts by default to stop supply chain attacks Nottingham University announces data breach Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-fortinet-patches-fortisandbox-github-disables-npm-scripts-nottingham-university-breach/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

    Big Patch Tuesday, 'Nightmare Eclipse' drops Windows 0-day, Claude Fable restricted at Microsoft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 7:58


    Patch Tuesday for the books 'Nightmare Eclipse' drops Windows 0-day Claude Fable restricted at Microsoft Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-big-patch-tuesday-nightmare-eclipse-drops-windows-0-day-claude-fable-restricted-at-microsoft/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

    Fable 5, Tchap hacked, CISA priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 7:19


    Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 French government messaging service breached CISA rethinking risk evaluations Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-claude-fable-5-tchap-hacked-cisa-priorities/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

    Claude & Gemini malware, Mythos sneaky flaws, Instagram AI abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 7:40


    Microsoft malware hits Claude and Gemini users Mythos can exploit new flaws in hours AI tool abuse behind Instagram hacks Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-claude-gemini-malware-mythos-sneaky-flaws-instagram-ai-abuse/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

    CISA Palantir Director, EU tech sovereignty, SolarWinds Serv-U flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 8:14


    Palantir executive considered for CISA leadership EU unveils tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on U.S., Chinese suppliers Hackers now exploit SolarWinds Serv-U flaw to crash servers  Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-cisa-palantir-director-eu-tech-sovereignty-solarwinds-serv-u-flaw/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

    The Department of Know: NVD audit, Meta's leaky AI, Microsoft is closer to quantum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 36:56


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Robb Dunewood, host, Daily Tech News Show, and David Cross, CISO, Atlassian. Get the show notes here. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot. The good news: The Vanta Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you. Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk. Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    Chinese cybercrime group, Cisco CM flaw, CISA faces changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 8:40


    Chinese cybercrime group sets record pace Cisco warns of critical Unified CM flaw with PoC exploit code Hackers spied on a stock exchange executive's Outlook mailbox for five months Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-chinese-cybercrime-group-cisco-cm-flaw-cisa-faces-changes/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    Illegal streamers, EU digital sovereignty, cost of a cyber force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 7:35


    Law enforcement cracks down on illegal streamers The European Commission releases digital sovereignty plan The startup costs for US cyber force Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-illegal-streamers-eu-digital-sovereignty-cost-of-a-cyber-force/  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    Russia claims officials' surveillance, Project Glasswing expands, CISA flags two-year-old Oracle flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 7:23


    Russia claims officials' surveillance Project Glasswing access expands CISA flags two-year-old Oracle flaw Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-russia-claims-officials-surveillance-project-glasswing-expands-cisa-flags-two-year-old-oracle-flaw/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    Meta AI hands over Instagram access, Dutch police dismantle botnet, RedHat packages backdoored

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 7:07


    Meta AI hands over Instagram account access Dutch police dismantle huge botnet RedHat packages get backdoored Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/meta-ai-hands-over-instagram-access-dutch-police-dismantle-botnet-redhat-packages-backdoored/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    GlobalProtect VPN exploited, ChatGPT share links exploits, Feds criticize NIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 8:31


    Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN auth bypass flaw now exploited in attacks ChatGPT share links used to host fake outage pages to deliver malware Federal audit reveals NIST's NVD problems Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-globalprotect-vpn-exploited-chatgpt-share-links-exploits-feds-criticize-nist/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines. 

    The Department of Know: Google's CodeMender, CISA's big leak, Torvalds open-source warning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 28:19


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Bruce Schneier, chief of security architecture, Inrupt, and Chris Ray, field CTO, GigaOm. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile security incidents are no longer the exception—they are the norm. Last year, seventy-two percent of companies suffered a mobile app security incident. As the primary gateway to your APIs and data, your mobile app requires more than just basic encryption; it needs a multi-layered security strategy. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.  

    World Cup fraud, US military location targets, IBM and Red Hat go Project Lightwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 7:07


    Fraud gang steals from World Cup fans Pentagon says US military targeted by location IBM and Red Hat commit to "Project Lightwell" Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-world-cup-fraud-us-military-location-targets-ibm-and-red-hat-go-project-lightwell/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Glassworm botnet shattered, China overhauls surveillance, Charter confirms ShinyHunters breach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 7:21


    Glassworm botnet gets shattered China overhauls world's biggest surveillance network Charter confirms ShinyHunters data breach Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-glassworm-botnet-shattered-china-overhauls-surveillance-charter-confirms-shinyhunters-breach/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare AI is speeding up development, but at what cost? While ninety-six percent of teams now use AI tools, eighty-one percent report that AI-generated code has introduced new vulnerabilities into their mobile apps. In a world with automated threats, you need multi-layered, polymorphic security to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Nimbus Manticore, real-time credential harvesting, the 12-hour patch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 6:44


    Nimbus Manticore learning new tricks Phishing moves to real-time credential harvesting India wants 12-hour patches Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-nimbus-manticore-real-time-credential-harvesting-12-hour-patches/  Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Is your mobile app truly protected? Relying on the OS isn't enough. A global study of thirteen-hundred security and developer leaders found that ninety-six percent of teams using layered protection reported significantly fewer security incidents. Don't wait for a breach to harden your defenses. Get the protection needed for modern secuirty risks. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Megalodon infects GitHub repositories, Netherlands seizes 800 servers, Ghost CMS exploited for ClickFix attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 6:59


    'Megalodon' infects GitHub repositories Netherlands seizes 800 servers over cyberattacks Ghost CMS exploited for ClickFix attacks Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-megalodon-infects-github-netherlands-server-seize-ghost-cms-exploited-for-clickfix/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Your backend is only as secure as your frontend. Research shows that client-side compromise is now a primary driver of API risk. With sixty-three percent of leaders detecting mobile app tampering or cloning last year, don't leave your mobile app security to chance. Get multilayered protection for your entire mobile app ecosystem from the outside in. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Drupal KEV addition, Underminr revives domain fronting, Canadian KimWolf arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 8:41


    CISA adds Drupal Core flaw to KEV Underminr hides malicious connections behind trusted domains Canadian man charged with running KimWolf DDoS botnet Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-drupal-kev-addition-underminr-revives-domain-fronting-canadian-kimwolf-arrest/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile app security isn't just a tech issue; it's a revenue issue. A recent global study found that seventy-two percent of organizations experienced a mobile app security incident last year. Even worse? Sixty-five percent saw customer churn or uninstalls as a result. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.  

    The Department of Know: Google's CodeMender, CISA's big leak, Torvalds open-source warning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 42:27


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Kathleen Mullin, former CISO, MyCareGorithm, and Nick Espinosa, host, Deep Dive Radio Show. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.  

    Cisco's 10.0 vulnerability, Microsoft email spammed, Chrome vulnerability surge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:39


    Cisco issues 10.0 Secure Workload admin flaw warning Spammers abuse internal Microsoftonline account Google's surge in Chrome vulnerability announcements Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-ciscos-10-0-vulnerability-microsoft-email-spammed-chrome-vulnerability-surge/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

    GitHub VS Code extension breach, Shai-Hulud npm package compromise, Huawei/Luxembourg telecom link

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:37


    GitHub breach via VS Code extension Shai-Hulud wave compromises 600 npm packages Huawei attack behind Luxembourg telecom crash Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-github-vs-code-extension-breach-shai-hulud-npm-package-compromise-huawei-luxembourg-telecom-link/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

    Microsoft hits Fox Tempest, robotics OS flaw, CISA admins leaks keys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 6:32


    Microsoft disrupts malware-signing-as-a-service Critical flaw found in industrial robot OS CISA admin leaks keys Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-microsoft-hits-fox-tempest-robotics-os-flaw-cisa-admins-leaks-keys/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

    Linus Torvalds talks AI bug hunters, 7-Eleven ransom demand, MENA's new cybercrime op

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 8:37


    Linus Torvalds not into AI bug hunters 7-Eleven hit with ransom demand MENA runs new cybercrime op Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-linus-torvalds-talks-ai-bug-hunters-7-eleven-ransom-demand-menas-new-cybercrime-op/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

    Grafan GitHub extortion, Microsoft rejects Azure report, Funnel Builder flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 7:51


    Grafana GitHub token breach leads to extortion attempt Microsoft rejects Azure vulnerability report, researcher disputes decision Funnel Builder flaw actively exploited to steal payment data Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-grafan-github-extortion-microsoft-rejects-azure-report-funnel-builder-flaw/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

    The Department of Know: GemStuffer attack, AI SBOMs, and AI-created zero-days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 34:47


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Gary Chan, CISO, SSM Health and Peter Liebert, CISO, Salesloft. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call. But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception. We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people. Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering. Learn more at doppel.com.

    G7 releases AI SBOM, DELL SupportAssist BSOD, Dirty Frag sequel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 8:32


    G7 countries release AI SBOM guidance Dell confirms its SupportAssist software causes Windows BSOD crashes Dirty Frag sequel arrives as Fragnesia  Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-g7-releases-ai-sbom-dell-supportassist-bsod-dirty-frag-sequel/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.  

    Foxconn confirms factory attacks, BitLocker zero-day accesses protected drives, MDASH patches Windows flaws

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 7:09


    Foxconn confirms North American factory attack BitLocker zero-day accesses protected drives MDASH patches 16 Windows flaws Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-foxconn-factory-attacks-bitlocker-zero-day-accesses-protected-drives-mdash-patches-windows-flaws/↗ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel  Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.  

    Instructure's agreement, Shai Hulud campaign, OpenAI's Daybreak

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 7:52


    Instructure reaches an "agreement" with ShinyHunters Shai Hulud campaign is back OpenAI launches Daybreak Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-instructures-agreement-shai-hulud-campaign-openais-daybreak/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.  

    A.I. software flaw hackers, Forza Horizon 6 leak, Linux kernel hit again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 7:46


    A.I. hackers find software flaw Xbox leaks 'Forza Horizon 6' Linux kernel hit by 2nd flaw Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-a-i-software-flaw-hackers-forza-horizon-6-leak-linux-kernel-hit-again/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.  

    New cPanel vulnerabilities, JDownloader delivers malware, Schumer pushes DHS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 8:24


    CPanel, WHM release fixes for three new vulnerabilities Official JDownloader site serves malware to Windows and Linux users Sen. Schumer seeks DHS plan on AI cyber coordination Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-new-cpanel-vulnerabilities-jdownloader-delivers-malware-schumer-pushes-dhs/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.  

    The Department of Know: AI "transformation paradox," Copy Fail chaos, hacked lawnmowers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 38:41


    Link to the episode This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Jonathan Waldrop, CISO, Acoustic, and Jason Elrod, CISO, MultiCare Health System. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    PAN-OS RCE exploit , Poland water hacks, Ivanti EPMM flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 9:02


    PAN-OS RCE exploit under active use enabling root access and espionage Polish intelligence says hackers attacked water treatment control systems Ivanti warns of new EPMM flaw exploited in zero-day attacks Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-pan-os-rce-exploit-poland-water-hacks-ivanti-epmm-flaw/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    Chrome installs AI model on devices, Daemon Tools disk app backdoored, crypto security exodus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 7:41


    Google Chrome installs 4GB AI model on devices Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in supply-chain attack Crypto's 'decentralised finance' sector hit by investor exodus Get the show notes here: Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    Video game supply chain attack, Bleeding Llama, US gets early LLM access

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 7:51


    Video game platform hit by supply chain attack Bleeding Llama could expose your data US gets more early LLM access Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-video-game-supply-chain-attack-bleeding-llama-us-gets-early-llm-access/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    Instructure discloses breach, DigiCert revokes certificates, Silver Fox targets Indian and Russian orgs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 7:34


    Instructure discloses breach amid leak threats DigiCert revokes certificates Silver Fox targets Indian and Russian orgs Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-instructure-discloses-breach-digicert-revokes-certificates-silver-fox-targets-indian-and-russian-orgs/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    Telegram Mini Apps malware, cPanel is Sorry, patch wave warning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 8:13


    Telegram Mini Apps deliver Android malware CISA orders Federal agencies to patch cPanel bug by Sunday British cyber agency warns of looming 'patch wave' due to speedy AI flaw discovery Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-telegram-mini-apps-malware-cpanel-is-sorry-patch-wave-warning/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

    The Department of Know: GitHub drama, AI deletes production data, Claude Security Beta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 39:38


    This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Janet Heins, CISO, ChenMed, and TC Niedzialkowski, Head of IT & Security, Opendoor. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-critical-cpanel-zero-day-swiss-black-axe-arrests-hhs-data-center-questions/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com. 

    Critical cPanel zero-day, Swiss Black Axe arrests, HHS data center questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 7:49


    Critical cPanel and WHM bug exploited as zero-day Swiss police arrest suspected members of Black Axe group HHS ponders government posture for protecting data centers Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-critical-cpanel-zero-day-swiss-black-axe-arrests-hhs-data-center-questions/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com. 

    Roblox hackers arrested, Microsoft 0-day falls short, Dubai scam takedown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 7:22


    Hackers arrested for selling Roblox accounts Microsoft's patch for a 0-day falls short US & China partner on Dubai scam takedown Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-roblox-hackers-arrested-microsoft-0-day-falls-short-dubai-scam-takedown/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure AI is speeding up development, but at what cost? While ninety-six percent of teams now use AI tools, eighty-one percent report that AI-generated code has introduced new vulnerabilities into their mobile apps. In a world with automated threats, you need multi-layered, polymorphic security to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    Agent payments, Russian phishing, LeRobot RCE flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 7:23


    FIDO Alliance working on securing AI agent payments Germany suspects Russia in Signal phishing RCE flaw in open-source robotics platform Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-agent-payments-russian-phishing-lerobot-rce-flaw/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Is your mobile app truly protected? Relying on the OS isn't enough. A global study of thirteen-hundred security and developer leaders found that ninety-six percent of teams using layered protection reported significantly fewer security incidents. Don't wait for a breach to harden your defenses. Get the protection needed for modern secuirty risks. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    PhantomRPC flaw, Checkmarx GitHub dark web data, PyPI package infostealer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 7:46


    PhantomRPC flaw enables privilege escalation Checkmarx confirms GitHub data hit dark web PyPI package hacked to push infostealer Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-phantomrpc-flaw-checkmarx-github-dark-web-data-pypi-package-infostealer/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Your backend is only as secure as your frontend. Research shows that client-side compromise is now a primary driver of API risk. With sixty-three percent of leaders detecting mobile app tampering or cloning last year, don't leave your mobile app security to chance. Get multilayered protection for your entire mobile app ecosystem from the outside in. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    ADT data breach, Toronto SMS blasting, pre-Stuxnet malware discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 8:12


    ADT says customer data stolen in cyberattack SMS blasting comes to Toronto Researchers find pre-Stuxnet malware targeting engineering software Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-adt-data-breach-toronto-sms-blasting-pre-stuxnet-malware-discovery/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile app security isn't just a tech issue; it's a revenue issue. A recent global study found that seventy-two percent of organizations experienced a mobile app security incident last year. Even worse? Sixty-five percent saw customer churn or uninstalls as a result. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    The Department of Know: Vercel breach, a "Contagious Interview," and ghost breaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 40:06


    Link to episode This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and Michael Bickford, former CISO, New York State Gaming Commission.  Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

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