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Rogue NuGet package steals data, Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack, patched Fortinet flaws exploited

Rogue NuGet package steals data Venezuela's PDVSA suffers attack Patched Fortinet flaws exploited Huge thanks to our 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. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Dec 17, 20257 min

US taps private firms in cyber offensive, Microsoft updates cause queuing failures, phishing campaign delivers Phantom Stealer

US turns to private firms in cyber offensive Microsoft updates cause queuing failures Phishing campaign delivers Phantom stealer Huge thanks to our 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. Learn more at adaptivesecurity.com.

Dec 16, 20257 min

Department of Know: MITRE's weaknesses list, DoD goes postquantum, Coupang fallout

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

Dec 15, 202534 min

MongoDB records exposed, Apple WebKit patches, Coupang culprit identified

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.

Dec 15, 20257 min

'DroidLock' demands ransom, Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day, UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach

'DroidLock' malware demands ransom Google fixes secret Chrome 0-day UK fines LastPass over 2022 breach 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.

Dec 12, 20257 min

Coupang CEO resigns, hactivists target US infrastructure, Israeli cybersecurity hits record funding

CEO of retail giant Coupang resigns Pro-Russia hactivists target US infrastructure Israeli cybersecurity funding hits record 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.

Dec 11, 20257 min

Spain arrest over data records, goodbye dark Telegram, scammers poison AI search results

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.

Dec 10, 20257 min

Ransomware costs billions, cybercrime leads to real violence, three arrested for hacking tools

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.

Dec 9, 20258 min

Department of Know: CISO hiring warning, critical threat actor law, Microsoft Defender outage

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

Dec 9, 202531 min

Palo Alto VPN attacks, NATO cyberdefense exercise, Chinese exploit React2Shell

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.

Dec 8, 20258 min

Predator spyware, Russia blocks FaceTime, US cyber strategy coming

Predator spyware spotted across several countries Russia blocks FaceTime Draft US cyber strategy set for January release 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

Dec 5, 20257 min

Record-breaking DDoS attack, React bug puts servers at risk, RansomHouse attack

Record-breaking DDoS attack React bug puts servers at risk RansomHouse attack 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

Dec 4, 20257 min

Microsoft Defender outage disrupts threats, Apple resists India's app order, MuddyWater strikes Israel

Microsoft Defender outage disrupts threats Apple resists India's state-run app order MuddyWater strikes Israel with MuddyViper 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

Dec 3, 20257 min

India orders web safety app, arrests over IP camera snooping, Albiriox shows up on dark web

India orders web safety app Arrests over IP camera snooping Albiriox shows up on dark web 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

Dec 2, 20257 min

Department of Know: Prompt injection problems, California browser law, Hacklore's security myths

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

Dec 2, 202532 min

Asahi ransomware details, California browser law, Windows Teams accelerated

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.

Dec 1, 20257 min

Microsoft blocks Entra, AI scammer legislation, ASUS patches AiCloud

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.

Nov 28, 20257 min

AWS outage botnet smacks 28 countries, LLMs help malware authors evade detection, Anthropic pressed over Claude espionage

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.

Nov 27, 20257 min

CISA warns of app break-ins, StealC V2 spread through blender files, Russian entrepreneur arrested for treason

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.

Nov 26, 20257 min

CISA orders feds to patch OIM, Delta Dental incurs breach, Ukraine postal operator systems down

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.

Nov 25, 20257 min

Department of Know: Overconfidence new zero-day, FCC torches Salt Typhoon rules, AI uninsurable

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

Nov 25, 202541 min

CrowdStrike insider catch, Spanish airline breach, AI not insurable

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.

Nov 24, 20258 min

Sturnus captures encrypted chats, PowerSchool schools blamed, SEC security bill

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.

Nov 21, 20258 min

Cloudflare blames database, Crypto heist takedown, WhatsApp flaw exposed billions

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.

Nov 20, 20258 min

FCC to torch Salt Typhoon rules, Group claims Danish party website hits, MI5 warns Chinese spies are on LinkedIn

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.

Nov 19, 20257 min

Azure hit by DDoS, Kenyan government sites recover, EVALUSION emerges

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.

Nov 18, 20257 min

Department of Know: Autonomous AI cyberattack, CISOs back to work, bus kill switches

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

Nov 18, 202539 min

Windows 10 update failure, autonomous AI cyberattack, Feds fumble Cisco patches

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.

Nov 17, 20258 min

Cyber laws reprieved, Microsoft screen capture, FBI highlights Akira

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.

Nov 14, 20258 min

Mobile blackout for Russian travelers, Windows 11 supports 3rd party passkeys, Synology patches BeeStation flaw

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

Nov 13, 20257 min

Google's remote-wipe weapon, Qilin ransomware activity surges, GootLoader is back

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

Nov 12, 20258 min

Reauthorizing CISA, Electric bus kill switches, GDPR for AI

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

Nov 11, 20257 min

Department of Know: Cybercriminals join forces, SleepyDuck" exploits Ethereum, passwords still awful

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

Nov 10, 202534 min

runC Docker threats, lost iPhone scam, Landfall spyware warning

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.

Nov 10, 20258 min

Hackers use Hyper-V, Cisco UCCX flaw, The Louvre's password

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.

Nov 7, 20257 min

Google uncovers PROMPFLUX, CISA warns of CentOS Web Panel bug, Threat group targets academics

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

Nov 6, 20257 min

Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, ShinyHunters join forces, Nikkei data breach impacts 17k people, React Native NPM flaw leads to attacks

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.

Nov 5, 20256 min

"SleepyDuck" uses Ethereum, SesameOp abuses OpenAI API, cybercrooks steal physical cargo

"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

Nov 4, 20257 min

Department of Know: Azure security pitfalls, retailer cyberattack profits, Aardvark eats bugs

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

Nov 3, 202533 min

Australia BadCandy warning, Cisco firewall attack, Aardvark eats bugs

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.

Nov 3, 20258 min

LinkedIn AI opt-out, NSA leadership candidates, Python foundation withdraws

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.

Oct 31, 20257 min

LG Uplus confirms breach, Conduent attack impacts 10M+, hackers exploit tools against Ukraine

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.

Oct 30, 20257 min

Android malware types like a human, sanctions weaken cyber ecosystems, side-channel extracts Intel, AMD secrets

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.

Oct 29, 20257 min

Atlas browser hijacked, Bye, bye Twitter birdie, Dante spyware surfaces

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.

Oct 28, 20258 min

Department of Know: Promoting passphrases, questioning international security conferences, gift card hackers

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

Oct 27, 202534 min

Microsoft WSUS vulnerability, LastPass death hoax, Copilot phishing technique

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.

Oct 27, 20259 min

Week in Review: AI powered cyberattacks, Chinese time hacked, the 72 hour workweek

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

Oct 24, 202532 min

Jingle Thief exploit, Lazarus targets jobseekers, the 72 hour workweek

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.

Oct 24, 20259 min

TP-Link urges updates, MuddyWater espionage campaign, flaw hits Adobe Commerce

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

Oct 23, 20258 min

Russian hackers replace malware with new tools, Windows updates cause login issues, campaign targets high-profile servers

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.

Oct 22, 20258 min