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Cyber Security Headlines

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Episodes

Exploited vulnerabilities rising, ban on DeepSeek, crypto scams make comeback

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 ...

Feb 04, 20258 min

APTs using Gemini, India’s Tata cyberattack, new WhatsApp spyware

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 fr...

Feb 03, 20257 min

Week in Review: Google vishing response, DeepSeek peak week, ransomware victim costs

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. S...

Jan 31, 202523 min

Blood Center cyberattack, DeepSeek data leak, CISA’s future unclear

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 ...

Jan 31, 20258 min

Tenable acquires Vulcan Cyber, Chinese and Iranian hackers are using U.S. AI, US Navy bans use of DeepSeek

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 d...

Jan 30, 20258 min

Ransomware shutdowns, GRU sanctions, Lynx ransomware details

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...

Jan 29, 20258 min

Sophisticated voice phishing, Opengrep consortium, DeepSeek suspends registrations

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 t...

Jan 28, 20258 min

CISA Board closed, UnitedHealth numbers rise, Llama’s LLM vulnerability

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 pro...

Jan 27, 20258 min

Week in Review: Tik Tok’s return, Noem’s CISA plans, failed startup risks

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 au...

Jan 24, 202529 min

TSA’s Pekoske ousted, CISOs’ boardroom gain, Cisco vulnerability fix

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 ...

Jan 24, 20258 min

DHS terminates the Cyber Security Review Board, Major cybersecurity vendors' credentials found on Dark Web, Trump pardons creator of Silk Road

Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in ‘horribly shortsighted’ decision Major Cybersecurity Vendors' Credentials Found on Dark Web PowerSchool hacker claims they stole data of 62 million students Thanks to today’s episode 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 com...

Jan 23, 20257 min

7-Zip flaw, CERT-UA impersonation, AI EO revoked

7-Zip flaw bypasses Windows security warnings Attackers impersonate Ukraine’s CERT-UA AI Executive Order revoked 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 acros...

Jan 22, 20259 min

HPE breach claims, CIA analyst guilty, Hotel data exposed

HPE investigates breach claims Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to sharing Top Secret files Data of nearly half million hotel guests exposed 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 ...

Jan 21, 20259 min

Tik Tok returns, Noem’s CISA plans, Avery labels breach

Tik Tok is back, with strings attached Noem promises to curtail CISA Label company Avery announces data breach 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 ...

Jan 20, 20259 min

Week in Review: IRS PIN available, AI ransomware group, UK ransomware ban

Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Phil Beyer , head of security, Flex Thanks to our show sponsor, Dropzone.ai What if your SOC could handle 10x the alerts without burning out your team? Dropzone AI automates Tier 1 investigations and frees your analysts to tackle bigger challenges. It’s how smart teams are staying ahead. See how it works—schedule a demo today at dropzone.ai . All links and the video of this episode...

Jan 17, 202530 min

Biden EO, Star Blizzard Using WhatsApp, Healthcare Breaches

Biden signs cybersecurity executive order Star Blizzard targeting WhatsApp US healthcare sector saw 585 breaches in 2024 Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI What if your SOC could handle 10x the alerts without burning out your team? Dropzone AI automates Tier 1 investigations and frees your analysts to tackle bigger challenges. It’s how smart teams are staying ahead. See how it works—schedule a demo today at dropzone.ai . For the stories behind the headlines, head on over to CISOSeries.com...

Jan 17, 20258 min

Get Meta out of your life, GoDaddy slapped, TikTok could stay alive

How to delete Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram - if you want Meta out of your life GoDaddy slapped with wet lettuce for years of lax security and 'several major breaches’ TikTok could possibly stay alive after Sunday’s upcoming ban Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Alert fatigue is real, and it’s draining. Dropzone AI takes on the tedious investigations, so you can focus on making an impact where it matters most. It’s smarter tools for a smarter SOC. Check it out at dropzone.ai . For the ...

Jan 16, 20257 min

Snyk’s mysterious package, Baltic cable suspicions, second BeyondTrust vulnerability

Snyk mysteriously deploys apparently malicious packages Baltic sea cable cuts can’t be accident, says EU tech chief CISA warns of second BeyondTrust vulnerability Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Does your SOC feel like it’s drowning in alerts? Dropzone AI cuts through the noise, triaging 100% of alerts and giving you clear, actionable insights. Ready to break free? Check out the demo at dropzone.ai . For the stories behind the headlines, head on over to CISOSeries.com...

Jan 15, 20257 min

Telefonica breach, new ransomware group leverages AI, Allstate accused of selling data

Telefonica breach exposes internal data and employee credentials New ransomware group leverages AI Allstate accused of selling consumer driving data Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Running a SOC is tough—too many alerts, not enough time. Dropzone AI changes that. It reduces manual investigations by up to 90%, giving your team the bandwidth to focus on strategic threats. Imagine the impact on your operations. Visit dropzone.ai today. For the stories behind the headlines, head on over to C...

Jan 14, 20259 min

IRS PIN available, CISA infrastructure enrollments, Winston-Salem cyberattack

IRS Identity Protection PIN now available for filing season CISA sees enrollment surge in cyberhygiene for critical infrastructure City services in Winston-Salem affected by cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Feeling buried under endless alerts? We get it. Dropzone AI takes over the grind—investigating every alert 24/7. No more chasing false positives or wasting time on noise. It’s all about clarity and focus. Ready to transform your day? Head to dropzone.ai to learn more. For t...

Jan 13, 20257 min

Week in Review: Flax Typhoon sanctioned, French military ransomware, ICAO breach claims

Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Bil Harmer , operating partner and CISO, Craft Ventures Thanks to our show sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security helps you mitigate security risks stemming from SaaS sprawl by discovering every SaaS account ever created by anyone in your org within minutes of starting a free trial. And, you can automate on-going governance tasks like security posture checks, user access reviews, e...

Jan 10, 202525 min

Worldwide Proton outage, Baymark Health breach, Treasury breach update

Proton recovers from worldwide outage BayMark Health Services announces data breach U.S. Treasury breach linked to Silk Typhoon group Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Are you struggling to secure your exploding SaaS footprint? With Nudge Security , you can discover all SaaS apps and accounts, manage access, ensure secure configurations, vet unfamiliar tools, and automate daily identity security tasks. Start a free 14-day trial Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com ....

Jan 10, 20257 min

PowerSchool hacked, Cyber Force study, EC gets GDPR fine

PowerSchool hacked Lawmakers expected to revive attempts for new Cyber Force study European Commission receives first GDPR fine Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security is the only solution for SaaS security and governance that can discover up to two years of historical SaaS spend along with usage insights so you can uncover wasted spend and sources of unnecessary risk. Start a free 14-day trial today...

Jan 09, 20258 min

Cyber Trust label, UK deepfake laws, Treasury attack details

Cyber Trust marks to roll out in 2025 UK to criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes CISA says government hack limited to Treasury Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security provides advanced security posture management for Okta, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace. With Nudge, you’ll be alerted of identity security risks like weak or missing MFA, inactive admin accounts, and risky integrations, plus you can automate remediation tasks and on-going identity governance. Start a free ...

Jan 08, 20258 min

Wallet drainer impact, U.S. telecom breach list grows, Moxa router vulnerabilities

Wallet drainer malware makes major impact U.S. telecom breach list grows Urgent warning on Moxa router vulnerabilities Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security discovers every GenAI tool ever used in your org, even those you’ve never heard of. For each tool, you’ll see who introduced it, who else is using it, where it’s integrated into other tools, and a vendor security profile. Get your free GenAI inventory today....

Jan 07, 20259 min

Flax Typhoon sanctions, Atos dismisses ransomware, German airport outage

U.S. sanctions China’s Integrity Technology for role in Flax Typhoon attacks French military contractor Atos dismisses ransomware attack claims German airports hit by IT outage Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security helps you mitigate security risks stemming from SaaS sprawl by discovering every SaaS account ever created by anyone in your org within minutes of starting a free trial. And, you can automate on-going governance tasks like security posture checks, user access revie...

Jan 06, 20258 min

Week in Review: China hacks Treasury, Chrome extension hijack, tanker sabotages cables

Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Quincy Castro , CISO, Redis Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker . ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocked, for risk management and compliance. Onbo...

Jan 03, 202532 min

China hacks Treasury, Russian tanker sabotage, Lumen ejects Typhoon

Beijing-linked hackers penetrated U.S. Treasury systems Russian tanker suspected of undersea data cable sabotage Lumen says it has locked the Salt Typhoon group out of its network Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker . ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocke...

Jan 03, 20258 min

U.S. soldier arrested, Election interference sanctions, RI data leak

U.S. soldier arrested for alleged leak of Trump and Harris call logs Iranian and Russian entities sanctioned for election interference Rhode Island’s health benefits data leaked Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker . ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocked,...

Jan 02, 20258 min

Cisco data leak, Microsoft domain transition, stories of the year

Cisco confirms data leak Microsoft announces urgent .NET domain transition Stories of the year from Cyber Security Headlines reporters Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden your security with ThreatLocker . ThreatLocker helps you take a proactive, default-deny approach to cybersecurity and provides a full audit of every action, allowed or blocked, for risk management and compliance. Onboar...

Dec 31, 202410 min