Cyber Security Headlines

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Mathew Biby, director, cybersecurity, TixTrack, and Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Get started at Vanta.com/CISO All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Japanese brewer Asahi provides details regarding October ransomware attack California law regulating web browsers might impact national data privacy Microsoft to speed up Teams Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta This message comes from Vanta. What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Get started at Vanta.com/CISO Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Microsoft to block unauthorized scripts in Entra ID logins with 2026 CSP update New legislation targets scammers that use AI to deceive ASUS firmware patches critical AiCloud vulnerability  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com.   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

AWS outage botnet smacks 28 countries LLMs help malware authors evade detection Anthropic questioned over Claude espionage Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com.

CISA warns of app break-ins StealC V2 spread through blender files Russia arrests cybersecurity entrepreneur for treason Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com.

CISA orders feds to patch OIM Delta Dental of Virginia incurs data breach Systems down at postal operator in Ukraine Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com.

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Keith Townsend, Keith Townsend, host CTO Advisor Podcast, founder of The Advisor Bench, and creator of the Virtual CTO Advisor; and Howard Holton, CEO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, Knowbe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

CrowdStrike catches insider feeding information to hackers Spanish airline Iberia suffers breach and data leak AI is too risky to insure, say insurers  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Cybersecurity isn't just a tech problem—it's a human one.   That's why KnowBe4's Human Risk Management platform allows you to measure, quantify and actually reduce human risk across your organization.   With AI-powered risk scoring, automated coaching and reporting, HRM+ helps you surface your highest risk users and reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks proactively. Ready to move from awareness to action? Request a demo of HRM+ today at knowbe4.com.   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Sturnus Android Trojan captures encrypted chats and hijacks devices Canadian regulators say schools share blame for PowerSchool hack Bill reintroduced to bolster cybersecurity at Securities and Exchange Commission Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Cloudflare blames database Crypto heist takedown WhatsApp flaw exposed billions Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523.

FCC to torch rules from Salt Typhoon Group claims hits on Danish party websites MI5 warns Chinese spies are using LinkedIn Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523.

Azure hit by DDoS using 500K IPs Kenyan government websites back online EVALUSION emerges  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523.

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Robb Dunewood, Host, Daily Tech News Show, and Howard Holton, CEO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Microsoft warns of potential Windows 10 update failure China-backed hackers launch first large-scale autonomous AI cyberattack Feds fumbled Cisco patches requirements, says CISA Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, KnowBe4 Your email gateway isn't catching everything — and cybercriminals know it. That's why there's KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security platform. It's not just another filter—it's a dynamic, AI-powered layer of defense that detects and stops advanced threats before they reach your users' inbox. Request a demo of KnowBe4's Cloud Email Security at knowbe4.com or visit them this week at Microsoft Ignite booth #5523. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Two key cyber laws are back as president signs bill to end shutdown Microsoft's screen capture prevention for Teams users is finally rolling out FBI calls Akira top five ransomware variant out of 130 targeting U.S. businesses Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Mobile internet blackout for Russian travelers Windows 11 supports 3rd-party passkey apps Synology patches BeeStation flaw Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines

Google's Find Hub turns into remote-wipe weapon Qilin ransomware activity surges GootLoader is back Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines

CISA reauthorization  Denmark and Norway investigating electric bus "kill switches" European Commission looking to simplify privacy laws for AI Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jacob Coombs, CISO, Tandem Diabetes Care, and Ross Young, Co-host, CISO Tradecraft Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ….or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com  

runC flaws could allow hackers to escape Docker containers Lost iPhone scam warning Landfall Android spyware targets Samsung Galaxy phones Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?"   Or "Are my vendors secure?"   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Hackers use Windows Hyper-V to evade EDR detection Critical Cisco UCCX flaw lets attackers run commands as root The Louvre's video security password was reportedly Louvre  Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Google uncovers PROMPTFLUX malware CISA warns of CentOS Web Panel bug Threat group targets academics Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker

Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters join forces Nikkei reports data breach impacting 17,000 people React Native NPM flaw leads to attacks Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker.

"SleepyDuck" uses Ethereum to keep command server alive SesameOp abuses OpenAI Assistants API Organized crime cybercrooks steal cargo Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Davi Ottenheimer, vp, digital trust and ethics, Inrupt, and Rob Teel, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Australia warns of BADCANDY attacks exploiting Cisco IOS XE Chinese hackers exploiting Cisco ASA firewalls used by governments worldwide OpenAI's Aardvark GPT-5 agent finds and fixes code flaws automatically Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

LinkedIn users have until Monday to opt out of its AI training program New names surface for NSA leadership Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Security reviews don't have to feel like a hurricane. Most teams are buried in back-and-forth emails and never-ending customer requests for documentation or answers. But Conveyor takes all that chaos and turns it into calm. AI fills in the questionnaires, your trust center is always ready, and sales cycles move without stalls. Breathe easier—check out Conveyor at www.conveyor.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

LG Uplus confirms cybersecurity incident 10 million+ impacted by Conduent breach Russian hackers exploit tools against Ukrainian targets Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Security reviews don't have to feel like a hurricane. Most teams are buried in back-and-forth emails and never-ending customer requests for documentation or answers. But Conveyor takes all that chaos and turns it into calm. AI fills in the questionnaires, your trust center is always ready, and sales cycles move without stalls. Breathe easier—check out Conveyor at www.conveyor.com.

New Android malware types like a human Sanctions weaken nation-state cyber ecosystems Side-channel attack extracts Intel, AMD secrets Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Have you been personally victimized by a questionnaire this week? The queue never ends. But Conveyor can change that story. With AI that answers questionnaires of any format, and a trust center that handles document sharing, security reviews get done without the stress. Feel calm in the chaos with Conveyor. Learn more at www.conveyor.com.

Atlas browser hijacked Bye, bye Twitter birdie Dante spyware surfaces Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Security reviews don't have to feel like a hurricane. Most teams are buried in back-and-forth emails and never-ending customer requests for documentation or answers. But Conveyor takes all that chaos and turns it into calm. AI fills in the questionnaires, your trust center is always ready, and sales cycles move without stalls. Breathe easier—check out Conveyor at www.conveyor.com.

Link to episode page This week's edition of The Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Bil Harmer, operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures, and Sasha Pereira, CISO, WASH Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker If security questionnaires make you feel like you're drowning in chaos, you're not alone. Endless spreadsheets, portals, and questions—always when you least expect them. Conveyor brings calm to the storm. With AI that auto-fills questionnaires and a trust center that shares all your docs in one place, you'll feel peace where there used to be panic. Find your security review zen at www.conveyor.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Microsoft WSUS vulnerability could allow for remote code execution Fake LastPass death claims used to breach password vaults New CoPhish attack steals OAuth tokens via Copilot Studio agents Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor If security questionnaires make you feel like you're drowning in chaos, you're not alone. Endless spreadsheets, portals, and questions—always when you least expect them. Conveyor brings calm to the storm. With AI that auto-fills questionnaires and a trust center that shares all your docs in one place, you'll feel peace where there used to be panic. Find your security review zen at www.conveyor.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests David Cross, CISO, Atlassian, and davidcrosstravels.com, and Montez Fitzpatrick, CISO, Navvis Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Jingle Thief hackers steal millions in gift cards by exploiting cloud infrastructure Lazarus hackers targeted European defense companies Deep Tech work culture pushes for 72 hour workweeks Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

TP-Link urges updates for Omada gateways MuddyWater targets organizations in espionage campaign "SessionReaper" flaw exploited in Adobe Commerce Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker

Russian state hackers replace burned malware with new tools Recent Windows updates cause login issues on some PCs Sophisticated campaign targets servers of high-profile organizations Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker.

DNS failure leads to AWS outage China accuses NSA of hacking national time center Chrome store flooded with high-risk WhatsApp automation Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker

Europol dismantles 49 million fake account SIM farm Envoy Air confirms Oracle E-Business Suite compromise Cybercrime group Everest claims Collins Aerospace hack Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Tom Hollingsworth, networking technology advisor, The Futurum Group, as well as on BlueSky, and Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" ….or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes? Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep. Get started at vanta.com/headlines All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Sotheby's suffers cyberattack Hackers exploit Cisco SNMP flaw in "Zero Disco' attacks Microsoft revokes more than 200 certificates to disrupt ransomware campaign Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry? Is it "Do I have the right controls in place?" Or "Are my vendors secure?" ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes? Enter Vanta. Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires. Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale. Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME. With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep. Get started at vanta.com/headlines Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

MANGO discloses data breach Threat group 'Jewelbug' infiltrates Russian IT network F5 discloses breach tied to nation-state threat actor Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?”   Or “Are my vendors secure?”   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires.   Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale.   Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME.   With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines  

Legacy Windows protocols still expose theft Fortra admits exploitation of GoAnywhere defect Taiwan claims surge in Chinese attack efforts Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?”   Or “Are my vendors secure?”   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires.   Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale.   Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME.   With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines  

Millions of records exposed in Salesforce data leak SimonMed breach grows from hundreds to over a million Dutch government freezes Chinese-owned chipmaker Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?”   Or “Are my vendors secure?”   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires.   Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale.   Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME.   With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines  

  Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta What's your 2 AM security worry?   Is it “Do I have the right controls in place?”   Or “Are my vendors secure?”   ....or the really scary one: "how do I get out from under these old tools and manual processes?   Enter Vanta.   Vanta automates manual work, so you can stop sweating over spreadsheets, chasing audit evidence, and filling out endless questionnaires.   Their trust management platform continuously monitors your systems, centralizes your data, and simplifies your security at scale.   Vanta also fits right into your workflows, using AI to streamline evidence collection, flag risks, and keep your program audit-ready—ALL…THE…TIME.   With Vanta, you get everything you need to move faster, scale confidently—and get back to sleep.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines   Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.  

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines - Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Mike Lockhart, CISO Eagleview, and Dustin Sachs, chief technologist at CyberRisk collaborative, and author of Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker” All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com      

Azure outage blocks access to Microsoft 365 services and admin portals Major U.S. law firm suffers cyberattack Hacktivists aiming for critical infrastructure get pwned Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Google DeepMind's AI agent finds and fixes vulnerabilities  California law lets consumers universally opt out of data sharing China-Nexus actors weaponize 'Nezha' open source tool Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com.

North Korean hackers steal more than $2B in crypto Group suspected of sending stolen UK phones to China Avnet confirms breach, says stolen data unreadable Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com.

Unity vulnerability puts popular games at risk Oracle zero-day exploit patched Third-party breach claims Discord user info Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Cybercriminals don't knock — they sneak in through the cracks other tools miss. That's why organizations are turning to ThreatLocker. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker puts you back in control, blocking what doesn't belong and stopping attacks before they spread. Zero Trust security starts here — with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com.

ParkMobile 2021 data breach class action suit concludes UK government study suggests secondary schools larger target than businesses Zimbra Collaboration Suite flaw used in calendar attacks Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Link to episode page This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Nick Espinosa, nationally syndicated host of The Deep Dive Radio Show, with guest Steve Zalewski, co-host, Defense in Depth Thanks to our show sponsor, Nudge Security Here's the thing: your employees are signing up for new apps, sharing data, and connecting tools together, often without anyone knowing. And, AI adoption is accelerating this trend. What if you could continuously discover when people start using new apps or sharing data, then prompt them with security guidance right when and where they are working? At Nudge Security, we call that securing the Workforce Edge. Instead of trying to control everything (which, let's face it, is impossible), we give IT and security teams the visibility they need and automation to guide employees toward secure behaviors. The result? Your workforce stays productive, your data stays secure, and you can finally get some sleep at night. Learn more at nudgesecurity.com/workforceedge All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com