Cyber Security Headlines

Shock and lawsuit over security failures in DOGE takeover CISA adds Microsoft Outlook and Sophos XG Firewall to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog DeepSeek App transmits sensitive user and device data without encryption Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, and helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI. Now that’s…a new way to GRC. 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 guest Caitlin Sarian, owner and CEO, Cybersecurity Girl LLC Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker (R) is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com  

Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks Kimsuky uses forceCopy malware to steal browser-stored credentials Treasury agrees to block additional DOGE staff from accessing sensitive payment systems Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Spain arrests hacker of U.S. and Spanish military agencies Robocallers called the FCC pretending to be from the FCC Ransomware payments decreased 35% year-over-year  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com. For the stories behind the headlines, visit CISOseries.com.

Meta says it may stop development of AI systems it deems too risky Ferret Malware Added to 'Contagious Interview' Campaign Credential Theft Becomes Cybercriminals' Favorite Target Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Exploited vulnerabilities up significantly from previous year First U.S. state to declare ban on DeepSeek  Crypto scams make comeback on X Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.

Google describes APTs using Gemini AI India’s Tata Technologies suffers ransomware attack Meta confirms new zero-click WhatsApp spyware Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.  

Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Alexandra Landegger, Global Head of Cyber Strategy & Transformation, RTX Thanks to our show sponsor, Conveyor Let me guess, another security questionnaire just landed in your inbox. Which means all the follow up tasks you don’t have time for are close behind.  What are you going to do? Here’s a better question: what would Sue do? Sue is Conveyor’s new AI Agent for Customer Trust. She handles the entire security review process like answering every customer request from sales, completing every questionnaire or executing every communications and coordination task in-between.  No more manual work. Just a quick review when she’s done. Ready to let Sue take the reins? Learn more at www.conveyor.com. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com  

New York Blood Center suffers ransomware attack DeepSeek’s exposed database leaks sensitive data CISA’s future unclear under new administration Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Let me guess, another security questionnaire just landed in your inbox. Which means all the follow up tasks you don’t have time for are close behind.  What are you going to do? Here’s a better question: what would Sue do? Sue is Conveyor’s new AI Agent for Customer Trust. She handles the entire security review process like answering every customer request from sales, completing every questionnaire or executing every communications and coordination task in-between.  No more manual work. Just a quick review when she’s done. Ready to let Sue take the reins? Learn more at www.conveyor.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Tenable acquiring Israel’s Vulcan Cyber in $150 million deal Chinese and Iranian Hackers Are Using U.S. AI Products to Bolster Cyberattacks U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to ‘security and ethical concerns’   Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Ever wish you had a teammate that could handle the most annoying parts of customer security reviews? You know, chasing down SMEs for answers, updating systems, coordinating across teams—all the grunt work nobody wants to do. Plus, having to finish the dang questionnaire itself. Well. That teammate exists—Conveyor just launched Sue, the first AI Agent for Customer Trust. Sue really is the dream teammate. She never misses a deadline, answers every customer request from sales, completes every questionnaire and knocks out all the coordination in-between.  Sue handles it all so you don’t have to. Learn more at www.conveyor.com.

Most ransomware victims shut down operations shutdowns  EU sanctions GRU members for Estonia cyberattacks Lynx ransomware runs a tight ship Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Tired of herding cats to complete customer security questionnaires?  Your team probably spends hours daily juggling the back and forth of completing these security requests. That's why Conveyor created Sue, the first AI Agent for Customer Trust. Sue doesn't just handle completing security questionnaires and sending SOC 2 to prospects – she manages all the communication and follow-up too.  You simply get notified when everything's done so you can do a quick review. Stop wrangling cats and see what Sue can do for you at www.conveyor.com.

Google responds to “most sophisticated” voice phishing attack Security consortium creates Opengrep DeepSeek suspends new user registrations Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Tired of herding cats to complete customer security questionnaires?  Your team probably spends hours daily juggling the back and forth of completing these security requests. That's why Conveyor created Sue, the first AI Agent for Customer Trust. Sue doesn't just handle completing security questionnaires and sending SOC 2 to prospects – she manages all the communication and follow-up too.  You simply get notified when everything's done so you can do a quick review.  Stop wrangling cats and see what Sue can do for you at www.conveyor.com.

DHS Advisory Committee memberships halted UnitedHealth updates number of data breach victims to 190 million Meta’s Llama Framework flaw exposes AI systems to remote code execution risks Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Conveyor launched the first AI Agent for Customer Trust.  So wtf does that mean? It means the AI agent goes beyond just sharing NDA-gated documents like a SOC 2 with customers or answering security questionnaires. Conveyor’s AI Agent, Sue, handles the entire security review process from start to finish.  She answers every customer request from sales, completes every questionnaire and executes every communications and coordination task in-between. It's perfect for B2B infosec teams sick of manual security review work. Check it out 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 guest Shaun Marion, vp, CSO, Xcel Energy Thanks to our show sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like…right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, And helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI.  Now that’s…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines. All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com  

TSA cyber chief David Pekoske ousted by new administration  CISOs gain boardroom traction Influence but still lack soft skills, says Splunk Cisco Fixes vulnerability in Meeting Management Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now? We know that real-time visibility is critical for security, but when it comes to our GRC programs…we rely on point-in-time checks. But more than 9,000 companies have continuous visibility into their controls with Vanta. Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting, And helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI.  Now that’s…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.