Cybersecurity Headlines

Tesla hacked at Pwn2Own Automotive

Everest sitting on Under Armour data?

PurpleBravo fake jobs campaign targets IP addresses

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UK and China try to ease cyberattack tensions

Iranian state TV hijacked

VoidLink malware is AI-generated

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Gemini prompt injection flaw exposes calendar info

Hacker admits to leaking stolen Supreme Court data

Researchers uncover PDFSIDER malware

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests Dmitriy Sokolovskiy, senior vice president, information security, Semrush, and Nick Espinosa, host, The Deep Dive Radio Show

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Cybercom-NSA leadership nominee to assess dual-hat role

Two-thirds of third-party applications access sensitive data without justification, says report

GhostPoster browser extensions up to 840,000 installs

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Jen Easterly to helm RSAC

Windows January update causes login problems

UK police blame Copilot for intelligence mistake

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China: stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software

DeadLock uses smart contracts to hide work

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GoBruteforcer targets blockchain projects

Android accessibility issue just a bug

Verizon to stop automatic phone unlocks

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Instagram denies breach post-data leak

Sweden detains consultant suspected of spying

n8n supply chain attack steals OAuth tokens

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder, Nemertes (check out the Nemertes substack) and Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB. Jason will be speaking at MBA Servicing Solution26 in Texas in late February. Details here.

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BreachForums hacking forum database leaked exposing 324,000 accounts

Instagram breach exposes user data, creates password reset panic

UK government exempts self from flagship cyber law

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Microsoft to enforce MFA for Microsoft 365 admin center sign-ins

Cisco patches ISE security vulnerability after PoC release

Illinois state agency breaches itself

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ESA confirms new data heist

Ni8mare lets hackers hijack n8n servers

Taiwan blames 'cyber army' for intrusion attempts

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The UK hits reset on cybersecurity

No MFA, Know Problems

US may have coordinated cyberattacks with Maduro's arrest

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A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out what Qualcomm achieved with Hoxhunt. They took their 1,000 highest-risk users from consistent under-performers to outperforming the rest of the company, driving measurable human risk reduction and earning a CSO50 Award. See the Qualcomm case at hoxhunt.com/qualcomm

European hospitality blue screen of death

Brightspeed investigates breach

Convicted Bitfinex launderer freed

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Traditional security training fails because it treats employees like the problem. Hoxhunt treats them like the solution. AI-powered simulations mirror actual attacks hitting your inbox. Instant coaching turns mistakes into learning moments. Gamified rewards make security engaging. The result? Real behavior change that measurably reduces your risk. Thousands of companies trust Hoxhunt to transform human vulnerability into human defense. Visit hoxhunt.com/cisoseries to learn more.

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Peter Clay, CISO, Aireon, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm

Thanks to our show sponsor, HoxHunt

A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out what Qualcomm achieved with Hoxhunt. They took their 1,000 highest-risk users from consistent under-performers to outperforming the rest of the company, driving measurable human risk reduction and earning a CSO50 Award. See the Qualcomm case at hoxhunt.com/qualcomm

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Palo Alto Networks boss calls AI agents biggest insider threat

Hackers claim Resecurity hack, firm says it was a honeypot

Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday

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A small tip for CISOs: if you're unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing risk, check out what Qualcomm achieved with Hoxhunt. They took their 1,000 highest-risk users from consistent under-performers to outperforming the rest of the company, driving measurable human risk reduction and earning a CSO50 Award. See the Qualcomm case at hoxhunt.com/qualcomm

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NYC mayoral inauguration bans Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices

Crypto must now share account details with UK tax officials

Finland seizes suspected cable sabotage ship

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Hackers drain millions from Unleash Protocol

DarkSpectre campaigns exposed

Shai-Hulud attack led Trust Wallet heist

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Silver Fox targets Indian users

Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell

Will prompt injection ever be 'solved'?

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Coupang recovers laptop allegedly thrown into river

Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained

Sax discloses 2024 data breach

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To end off a tumultuous year, our final Department of Know episode of 2025 features a chat between host Rich Stroffolino and producer Steve Prentice. Join them as they chat about the biggest stories of 2025, the trends we are seeing, and what we can expect in the new year.

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Rainbow Six Siege suffers breach, gamers go shopping

Diesel generators and aircraft engines in high demand to power AI

LastPass 2022 breach reverberates through crypto world

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Active exploitation of Fortinet VPN bypass utility observed

Google possibly allowing users to change default gmail address

June Aflac attack resulted in data theft

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Coordinated scams target MENA region

Pen Test Partners accused of 'blackmail'

Hackers steal record $2.7B in crypto in 2025

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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis

MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation

Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid

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Spotify music library scraped

DDoS disrupts France's postal and banking services

Fake delivery websites hit holiday shoppers

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Jason Taule, CISO, Luminis Health, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm

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Want real Zero Trust training? Zero Trust World 2026 delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at ztw.com.

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President signs defense bill funding Cyber Command, Pentagon phone security

Iranian APT Infy resurfaces with new malware

Massive Android botnet Kimwolf launches DDoS attack

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Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections

France arrests threat actors for installing malware on Italian ferry

Senate Intel chair urges safeguard against open-source software threats

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FTC orders crypto to pay

New exploit of React2Shell

Ukraine-based fraud ring taken down

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This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's behavior: "Do this right now," or "keep it secret." If you hear urgency and secrecy together, stop and verify through a second channel. Call a known number, start a chat thread, or ask something only the real person would know. Adaptive trains teams against exactly these tactics. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Rogue NuGet package steals data

Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack

Patched Fortinet flaws exploited

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This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. Once they're in, they go after payroll, internal docs, and access. That's the new reality: the attack surface is trust itself. Adaptive fights back with realistic deepfake simulations and training that actually sticks. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Microsoft updates cause queuing failures

Phishing campaign delivers Phantom stealer

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This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip: set a simple passphrase for high-risk actions, like wire requests or "urgent" account recovery – especially within finance teams and families. If the caller can't answer it, pause and verify. Adaptive runs deepfake and vishing simulations so employees practice this before it's real. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Andy Ellis, Principal, Duha, and Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder, Nemertes Research

Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. AI is rewriting the cybersecurity rulebook, because attackers can now scale persuasion as easily as they scale code. The real target isn't just your systems anymore; it's human trust. If you aren't actively testing your organization against AI-driven phishing, vishing, and deepfakes, you're leaving a gap criminals will exploit. Adaptive runs realistic simulations and delivers tailored, engaging training so teams respond correctly when it counts. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

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16TB MongoDB database exposes nearly 4.3 billion professional records

Apple posts updates after discovery of WebKit flaws

Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Deepfakes aren't science fiction anymore; they're a daily threat. Quick tip: if your voicemail greeting is your real voice, switch it to the default robot voice. A few seconds of audio can be enough to clone you. Adaptive helps teams spot and stop these AI-powered social engineering attacks. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Security training fails when it's generic. Adaptive's platform personalizes training and runs deepfake simulations across email, SMS, voice, and video. And with Adaptive's AI Content Creator, you can drop in a breaking threat or compliance doc and instantly turn it into interactive, multilingual training – no designers, no delays. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. In deepfake scams, the tells aren't glitchy video anymore – it's behavior: "Do this right now," or "keep it secret." If you hear urgency and secrecy together, stop and verify through a second channel. Call a known number, start a chat thread, or ask something only the real person would know. Adaptive trains teams against exactly these tactics. adaptivesecurity.com.

Spain arrest over data records

Goodbye, dark Telegram

Scammers poison AI search results

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Picture a "new hire" who interviews well… except they're synthetic: AI video, AI voice, AI backstory. Once they're in, they go after payroll, internal docs, and access. That's the new reality: the attack surface is trust itself. Adaptive fights back with realistic deepfake simulations and training that actually sticks. adaptivesecurity.com.

Ransomware payments pass $4.5 billion

Cybercrime networks orchestrate real-world violence

Three arrested over possessing hacking tools

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Attackers don't need malware anymore; they need trust. Tip: set a simple passphrase for high-risk actions, like wire requests or "urgent" account recovery – especially within finance teams and families. If the caller can't answer it, pause and verify. Adaptive runs deepfake and vishing simulations so employees practice this before it's real. adaptivesecurity.com.

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB, and Mike Lockhart, CISO, Eagleview

Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security

All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

New wave of VPN login attempts on Palo Alto portals

NATO holds its largest-ever cyberdefense exercise

Chinese hackers exploiting React2Shell bug

Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. Deepfakes aren't science fiction anymore; they're a daily threat. Quick tip: if your voicemail greeting is your real voice, switch it to the default robot voice. A few seconds of audio can be enough to clone you. Adaptive helps teams spot and stop these AI-powered social engineering attacks. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Predator spyware spotted across several countries

Russia blocks FaceTime

Draft US cyber strategy set for January release

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Record-breaking DDoS attack

React bug puts servers at risk

RansomHouse attack

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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

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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

India orders web safety app

Arrests over IP camera snooping

Albiriox shows up on dark web

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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

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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

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Japanese brewer Asahi provides details regarding October ransomware attack

California law regulating web browsers might impact national data privacy

Microsoft to speed up Teams

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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

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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

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LLMs help malware authors evade detection

Anthropic questioned over Claude espionage

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CISA warns of app break-ins

StealC V2 spread through blender files

Russia arrests cybersecurity entrepreneur for treason

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