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7 min
Jun 4, 2026
Illegal streamers, EU digital sovereignty, cost of a cyber force

Law enforcement cracks down on illegal streamers The European Commission releases digital sovereignty plan The startup costs for US cyber force Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-illegal-streamers-eu-digital-sovereignty-cost-of-a-cyber-force/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot. The good news: The Vanta [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you. Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk. Get started at vanta.com/headlines.

7 min
Jun 3, 2026
Russia claims officials' surveillance, Project Glasswing expands, CISA flags two-year-old Oracle flaw

Russia claims officials' surveillance Project Glasswing access expands CISA flags two-year-old Oracle flaw Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-russia-claims-officials-surveillance-project-glasswing-expands-cisa-flags-two-year-old-oracle-flaw/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines.

7 min
Jun 2, 2026
Meta AI hands over Instagram access, Dutch police dismantle botnet, RedHat packages backdoored

Meta AI hands over Instagram account access Dutch police dismantle huge botnet RedHat packages get backdoored Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/meta-ai-hands-over-instagram-access-dutch-police-dismantle-botnet-redhat-packages-backdoored/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines.

8 min
Jun 1, 2026
GlobalProtect VPN exploited, ChatGPT share links exploits, Feds criticize NIST

Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN auth bypass flaw now exploited in attacks ChatGPT share links used to host fake outage pages to deliver malware Federal audit reveals NIST's NVD problems Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-globalprotect-vpn-exploited-chatgpt-share-links-exploits-feds-criticize-nist/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Your team just added its 67th AI tool. And unfortunately, also your 67th security blind spot.   The good news: The Vanta  [rhymes with Santa] Agent works like a GRC engineer in the background, finding every app your team uses, scoring the risk, and drafting fixes for you.   Vanta is the platform used by over sixteen thousand fast-moving companies like Ramp, Cursor, and Harvey who are shaping the future with AI, AND staying ahead of AI risk.   Get started at vanta.com/headlines.

28 min
May 29, 2026
The Department of Know: Google's CodeMender, CISA's big leak, Torvalds open-source warning

This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Bruce Schneier, chief of security architecture, Inrupt, and Chris Ray, field CTO, GigaOm. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile security incidents are no longer the exception—they are the norm. Last year, seventy-two percent of companies suffered a mobile app security incident. As the primary gateway to your APIs and data, your mobile app requires more than just basic encryption; it needs a multi-layered security strategy. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
May 29, 2026
World Cup fraud, US military location targets, IBM and Red Hat go Project Lightwell

Fraud gang steals from World Cup fans Pentagon says US military targeted by location IBM and Red Hat commit to "Project Lightwell" Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-world-cup-fraud-us-military-location-targets-ibm-and-red-hat-go-project-lightwell/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
May 28, 2026
Glassworm botnet shattered, China overhauls surveillance, Charter confirms ShinyHunters breach

Glassworm botnet gets shattered China overhauls world's biggest surveillance network Charter confirms ShinyHunters data breach Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-glassworm-botnet-shattered-china-overhauls-surveillance-charter-confirms-shinyhunters-breach/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare AI is speeding up development, but at what cost? While ninety-six percent of teams now use AI tools, eighty-one percent report that AI-generated code has introduced new vulnerabilities into their mobile apps. In a world with automated threats, you need multi-layered, polymorphic security to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

6 min
May 27, 2026
Nimbus Manticore, real-time credential harvesting, the 12-hour patch

Nimbus Manticore learning new tricks Phishing moves to real-time credential harvesting India wants 12-hour patches Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-nimbus-manticore-real-time-credential-harvesting-12-hour-patches/  Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Is your mobile app truly protected? Relying on the OS isn't enough. A global study of thirteen-hundred security and developer leaders found that ninety-six percent of teams using layered protection reported significantly fewer security incidents. Don't wait for a breach to harden your defenses. Get the protection needed for modern secuirty risks. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

6 min
May 26, 2026
Megalodon infects GitHub repositories, Netherlands seizes 800 servers, Ghost CMS exploited for ClickFix attacks

'Megalodon' infects GitHub repositories Netherlands seizes 800 servers over cyberattacks Ghost CMS exploited for ClickFix attacks Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-megalodon-infects-github-netherlands-server-seize-ghost-cms-exploited-for-clickfix/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Your backend is only as secure as your frontend. Research shows that client-side compromise is now a primary driver of API risk. With sixty-three percent of leaders detecting mobile app tampering or cloning last year, don't leave your mobile app security to chance. Get multilayered protection for your entire mobile app ecosystem from the outside in. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

8 min
May 25, 2026
Drupal KEV addition, Underminr revives domain fronting, Canadian KimWolf arrest

CISA adds Drupal Core flaw to KEV Underminr hides malicious connections behind trusted domains Canadian man charged with running KimWolf DDoS botnet Check out your show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-drupal-kev-addition-underminr-revives-domain-fronting-canadian-kimwolf-arrest/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile app security isn't just a tech issue; it's a revenue issue. A recent global study found that seventy-two percent of organizations experienced a mobile app security incident last year. Even worse? Sixty-five percent saw customer churn or uninstalls as a result. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

42 min
May 22, 2026
The Department of Know: Google's CodeMender, CISA's big leak, Torvalds open-source warning

This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Kathleen Mullin, former CISO, MyCareGorithm, and Nick Espinosa, host, Deep Dive Radio Show. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

8 min
May 22, 2026
Cisco's 10.0 vulnerability, Microsoft email spammed, Chrome vulnerability surge

Cisco issues 10.0 Secure Workload admin flaw warning Spammers abuse internal Microsoftonline account Google's surge in Chrome vulnerability announcements Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-ciscos-10-0-vulnerability-microsoft-email-spammed-chrome-vulnerability-surge/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

7 min
May 21, 2026
GitHub VS Code extension breach, Shai-Hulud npm package compromise, Huawei/Luxembourg telecom link

GitHub breach via VS Code extension Shai-Hulud wave compromises 600 npm packages Huawei attack behind Luxembourg telecom crash Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-github-vs-code-extension-breach-shai-hulud-npm-package-compromise-huawei-luxembourg-telecom-link/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

6 min
May 20, 2026
Microsoft hits Fox Tempest, robotics OS flaw, CISA admins leaks keys

Microsoft disrupts malware-signing-as-a-service Critical flaw found in industrial robot OS CISA admin leaks keys Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-microsoft-hits-fox-tempest-robotics-os-flaw-cisa-admins-leaks-keys/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

8 min
May 19, 2026
Linus Torvalds talks AI bug hunters, 7-Eleven ransom demand, MENA's new cybercrime op

Linus Torvalds not into AI bug hunters 7-Eleven hit with ransom demand MENA runs new cybercrime op Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-linus-torvalds-talks-ai-bug-hunters-7-eleven-ransom-demand-menas-new-cybercrime-op/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

7 min
May 18, 2026
Grafan GitHub extortion, Microsoft rejects Azure report, Funnel Builder flaw

Grafana GitHub token breach leads to extortion attempt Microsoft rejects Azure vulnerability report, researcher disputes decision Funnel Builder flaw actively exploited to steal payment data Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-grafan-github-extortion-microsoft-rejects-azure-report-funnel-builder-flaw/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

34 min
May 15, 2026
The Department of Know: GemStuffer attack, AI SBOMs, and AI-created zero-days

This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Gary Chan, CISO, SSM Health and Peter Liebert, CISO, Salesloft. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call. But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception. We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people. Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering. Learn more at doppel.com.

8 min
May 15, 2026
G7 releases AI SBOM, DELL SupportAssist BSOD, Dirty Frag sequel

G7 countries release AI SBOM guidance Dell confirms its SupportAssist software causes Windows BSOD crashes Dirty Frag sequel arrives as Fragnesia  Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-g7-releases-ai-sbom-dell-supportassist-bsod-dirty-frag-sequel/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

7 min
May 14, 2026
Foxconn confirms factory attacks, BitLocker zero-day accesses protected drives, MDASH patches Windows flaws

Foxconn confirms North American factory attack BitLocker zero-day accesses protected drives MDASH patches 16 Windows flaws Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-foxconn-factory-attacks-bitlocker-zero-day-accesses-protected-drives-mdash-patches-windows-flaws/↗ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel  Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

7 min
May 13, 2026
Instructure's agreement, Shai Hulud campaign, OpenAI's Daybreak

Instructure reaches an "agreement" with ShinyHunters Shai Hulud campaign is back OpenAI launches Daybreak Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-instructures-agreement-shai-hulud-campaign-openais-daybreak/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

7 min
May 12, 2026
A.I. software flaw hackers, Forza Horizon 6 leak, Linux kernel hit again

A.I. hackers find software flaw Xbox leaks 'Forza Horizon 6' Linux kernel hit by 2nd flaw Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-a-i-software-flaw-hackers-forza-horizon-6-leak-linux-kernel-hit-again/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

8 min
May 11, 2026
New cPanel vulnerabilities, JDownloader delivers malware, Schumer pushes DHS

CPanel, WHM release fixes for three new vulnerabilities Official JDownloader site serves malware to Windows and Linux users Sen. Schumer seeks DHS plan on AI cyber coordination Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-new-cpanel-vulnerabilities-jdownloader-delivers-malware-schumer-pushes-dhs/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Doppel Social engineering attacks look trustworthy — a routine request, an internal email, a familiar face on a call.   But Doppel sees through the disguise. Our AI-native platform detects and disrupts attacks across every channel, while training employees to recognize deepfakes and deception.   We fight relentlessly to protect your business, brand, and people.   Doppel. Outpacing what's next in social engineering.   Learn more at doppel.com.

38 min
May 8, 2026
The Department of Know: AI "transformation paradox," Copy Fail chaos, hacked lawnmowers

Link to the episode This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Jonathan Waldrop, CISO, Acoustic, and Jason Elrod, CISO, MultiCare Health System. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

9 min
May 8, 2026
PAN-OS RCE exploit , Poland water hacks, Ivanti EPMM flaw

PAN-OS RCE exploit under active use enabling root access and espionage Polish intelligence says hackers attacked water treatment control systems Ivanti warns of new EPMM flaw exploited in zero-day attacks Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-pan-os-rce-exploit-poland-water-hacks-ivanti-epmm-flaw/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

7 min
May 7, 2026
Chrome installs AI model on devices, Daemon Tools disk app backdoored, crypto security exodus

Google Chrome installs 4GB AI model on devices Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in supply-chain attack Crypto's 'decentralised finance' sector hit by investor exodus Get the show notes here: Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

7 min
May 6, 2026
Video game supply chain attack, Bleeding Llama, US gets early LLM access

Video game platform hit by supply chain attack Bleeding Llama could expose your data US gets more early LLM access Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-video-game-supply-chain-attack-bleeding-llama-us-gets-early-llm-access/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

7 min
May 5, 2026
Instructure discloses breach, DigiCert revokes certificates, Silver Fox targets Indian and Russian orgs

Instructure discloses breach amid leak threats DigiCert revokes certificates Silver Fox targets Indian and Russian orgs Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-instructure-discloses-breach-digicert-revokes-certificates-silver-fox-targets-indian-and-russian-orgs/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

8 min
May 4, 2026
Telegram Mini Apps malware, cPanel is Sorry, patch wave warning

Telegram Mini Apps deliver Android malware CISA orders Federal agencies to patch cPanel bug by Sunday British cyber agency warns of looming 'patch wave' due to speedy AI flaw discovery Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-telegram-mini-apps-malware-cpanel-is-sorry-patch-wave-warning/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

39 min
May 1, 2026
The Department of Know: GitHub drama, AI deletes production data, Claude Security Beta

This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Janet Heins, CISO, ChenMed, and TC Niedzialkowski, Head of IT & Security, Opendoor. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-critical-cpanel-zero-day-swiss-black-axe-arrests-hhs-data-center-questions/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
May 1, 2026
Critical cPanel zero-day, Swiss Black Axe arrests, HHS data center questions

Critical cPanel and WHM bug exploited as zero-day Swiss police arrest suspected members of Black Axe group HHS ponders government posture for protecting data centers Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-critical-cpanel-zero-day-swiss-black-axe-arrests-hhs-data-center-questions/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Attackers are treating your mobile app like an open book. Sixty-three percent of security leaders recently detected app tampering, cloning, or unauthorized modifications. When your code runs in an untrusted environment, you need runtime self-protection and code hardening to keep attackers out. Address tampering before it starts. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
Apr 30, 2026
Roblox hackers arrested, Microsoft 0-day falls short, Dubai scam takedown

Hackers arrested for selling Roblox accounts Microsoft's patch for a 0-day falls short US & China partner on Dubai scam takedown Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-roblox-hackers-arrested-microsoft-0-day-falls-short-dubai-scam-takedown/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure AI is speeding up development, but at what cost? While ninety-six percent of teams now use AI tools, eighty-one percent report that AI-generated code has introduced new vulnerabilities into their mobile apps. In a world with automated threats, you need multi-layered, polymorphic security to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
Apr 29, 2026
Agent payments, Russian phishing, LeRobot RCE flaw

FIDO Alliance working on securing AI agent payments Germany suspects Russia in Signal phishing RCE flaw in open-source robotics platform Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-agent-payments-russian-phishing-lerobot-rce-flaw/  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Is your mobile app truly protected? Relying on the OS isn't enough. A global study of thirteen-hundred security and developer leaders found that ninety-six percent of teams using layered protection reported significantly fewer security incidents. Don't wait for a breach to harden your defenses. Get the protection needed for modern secuirty risks. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

7 min
Apr 28, 2026
PhantomRPC flaw, Checkmarx GitHub dark web data, PyPI package infostealer

PhantomRPC flaw enables privilege escalation Checkmarx confirms GitHub data hit dark web PyPI package hacked to push infostealer Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-phantomrpc-flaw-checkmarx-github-dark-web-data-pypi-package-infostealer/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsqaure Your backend is only as secure as your frontend. Research shows that client-side compromise is now a primary driver of API risk. With sixty-three percent of leaders detecting mobile app tampering or cloning last year, don't leave your mobile app security to chance. Get multilayered protection for your entire mobile app ecosystem from the outside in. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

8 min
Apr 27, 2026
ADT data breach, Toronto SMS blasting, pre-Stuxnet malware discovery

ADT says customer data stolen in cyberattack SMS blasting comes to Toronto Researchers find pre-Stuxnet malware targeting engineering software Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-adt-data-breach-toronto-sms-blasting-pre-stuxnet-malware-discovery/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, Guardsquare Mobile app security isn't just a tech issue; it's a revenue issue. A recent global study found that seventy-two percent of organizations experienced a mobile app security incident last year. Even worse? Sixty-five percent saw customer churn or uninstalls as a result. Protect your brand and your bottom line with layered mobile app protection. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

40 min
Apr 24, 2026
The Department of Know: Vercel breach, a "Contagious Interview," and ghost breaches

Link to episode This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments, and Michael Bickford, former CISO, New York State Gaming Commission.  Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Join us each week by registering for the open discussion at CISOSeries.com. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent release of Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

8 min
Apr 24, 2026
Rituals cosmetics breach, FBI iOS flaw fixed, Teams Helpdesk impersonation

Cosmetics giant Rituals discloses data breach Apple fixes iOS flaw exploited by the FBI Microsoft Teams Helpdesk impersonation Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-rituals-cosmetics-breach-fbi-ios-flaw-fixed-teams-helpdesk-malware-impersonation/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent releaseof Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

7 min
Apr 23, 2026
New OpenAI cyber product, unauthorized Mythos access, insurers to cap LLMjacking payouts

OpenAI shares cyber product with government orgs Unauthorized Mythos access, Firebox bugs fixed by Mythos Insurers move to cap LLMjacking cyber payouts Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-new-openai-cyber-product-unauthorized-mythos-access-insurers-to-cap-llmjacking-payouts/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent releaseof Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

7 min
Apr 22, 2026
CISA lacks Mythos, Lovable's leak by design, YouTube's deepfake detection

CISA lacks Mythos access Lovable denies data leak YouTube opens up deepfake detection tool Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-cisa-lacks-mythos-lovables-leak-by-design-youtubes-deepfake-detection/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent releaseof Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

7 min
Apr 21, 2026
Vercel breach, ZionSiphon targets water infrastructure, Bluesky DDoS

Vercel confirms breach, stolen data for sale ZionSiphon targets water infrastructure Bluesky blames outage on DDoS Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-vercel-breach-zionsiphon-targets-water-infrastructure-bluesky-ddos/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent releaseof Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

8 min
Apr 20, 2026
London hospital ransomware legacy, PowerOFF takedown, Microsoft RedSun zero-day

London hospitals continue to suffer from 2024 ransomware attack Four arrested in PowerOFF takedown Microsoft Defender "RedSun" zero-day  Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-london-hospital-ransomware-legacy-poweroff-takedown-microsoft-redsun-zero-day/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their recent releaseof Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access, access isn't based on credentials alone, it requires the right user, the right device, and the right conditions. Because as we've seen in recent large-scale CRM breaches, stolen credentials and misconfigurations can expose massive amounts of data. With ThreatLocker, nothing is exposed, and access is limited to exactly what's needed. Learn more and start your free trial today at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

38 min
Apr 17, 2026
The Department of Know: Mythos Mayhem, critical infrastructure targeted, NVD changes

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Andrew Storms, security engineering, Kilo Code, and Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu, VP, global head of cybersecurity, Techtronic Industries.  Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Happy Friday. Hope there isn't a fresh security questionnaire sitting in your inbox right now. If there is, here's something worth knowing. The teams that have fully automated their customer security reviews didn't just get a better trust center. They switched to an AI platform built for the whole workflow. Conveyor handles trust center, questionnaire automation, and self-serve for sales, all in one place, with AI keeping the knowledge base current so answers are always accurate. Learn why enterprise SaaS teams choose Conveyor at conveyor.com.

8 min
Apr 17, 2026
Cisco Webex warning, Splunk's Enterprise fix, Git spoof tricks Claude

Cisco posts urgent Webex Services warning Splunk issues fixes for Enterprise vulnerability Git identity spoof tricks Claude into approving bad code Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-cisco-webex-warning-splunks-enterprise-fix-git-spoof-tricks-claude/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Happy Friday. Hope there isn't a fresh security questionnaire sitting in your inbox right now. If there is, here's something worth knowing.  The teams that have fully automated their customer security reviews didn't just get a better trust center. They switched to an AI platform built for the whole workflow. Conveyor handles trust center, questionnaire automation, and self-serve for sales, all in one place, with AI keeping the knowledge base current so answers are always accurate. Learn why enterprise SaaS teams choose Conveyor at conveyor.com.

6 min
Apr 16, 2026
OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber, McGraw Hill blames Salesforce for breach, signed adware disables antivirus

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.4-Cyber McGraw Hill breach due to Salesforce misconfig Signed adware operation disables antivirus Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-openais-gpt-5-4-cyber-mcgraw-hill-blames-salesforce-for-breach-signed-adware-disables-antivirus/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor At some point, every fast-growing SaaS team hits the same wall. The trust center is live. The SOC 2 is published. And somehow the security questionnaires just keep piling up. That's when teams realize a static trust center isn't the finish line. Conveyor is what comes next. AI that completes questionnaires automatically. A trust center customers can actually self-serve. And a knowledge base that updates itself with AI. Companies like Atlassian and Zapier are already there. See what's possible at conveyor.com.

7 min
Apr 15, 2026
Ransomware drama, faked Ledger app, Treasury wants Mythos

Ransomware rivals turn on each other Fake Ledger app drains millions in crypto US Treasury wants access to Mythos Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-ransomware-drama-faked-ledger-app-treasury-wants-mythos/  Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Your trust center was a great start. But if your team is still manually answering questionnaires and fielding sales questions, it hasn't solved the problem. Conveyor goes beyond a trust center. You get a living knowledge library your AI keeps up to date, questionnaire automation that handles any format, and a self-serve experience so customers and sales teams get answers without looping in infosec. Top enterprise SaaS companies trust Conveyor to handle it all. Check it out at conveyor.com.

7 min
Apr 14, 2026
Claude Mythos Preview's capabilities, Anodot breached companies face extortion, wolfSSL flaw enables forged certificates

Claude Mythos Preview's cyber capabilities Anodot hack leaves breached companies facing extortion wolfSSL library flaw enables forged certificate use Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-claude-mythos-previews-capabilities-anodot-breached-companies-face-extortion-wolfssl-flaw-enables-forged-certificates/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Three tools to manage customer security reviews is two too many. Most teams start with a trust center, bolt on a questionnaire tool, and end up with a knowledge base nobody trusts and a Slack channel full of sales pings anyway. Conveyor replaces all of it. Trust center, questionnaire automation, self-serve for sales, AI-managed knowledge library, one platform. Companies like Atlassian and Zapier already made the switch. See why at conveyor.com.

1 min
Apr 13, 2026
The Department of Know is Moving to Fridays

A quick announcement: we're moving our Department of Know livestream to Fridays at 4pm ET/1 pm PT. The format will remain the same. We hope to see you there.

7 min
Apr 13, 2026
Adobe patches zero-day, Marimo flaw exploited, Venice flood threat

Adobe patches months-old Reader zero-day Critical Marimo flaw now under active exploitation Hackers claim control over Venice anti-flood pumps Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-adobe-patches-zero-day-marimo-flaw-exploited-venice-flood-threat/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Still manually filling out security questionnaires even though you have a trust center? A starter trust center is table stakes and the best security teams have moved way past that. Conveyor gives you an agentic trust center, AI questionnaire automation, and a self-serve layer so sales can move deals forward without pinging you every five minutes. Companies like Atlassian and Zapier made the switch. See why at conveyor.com.

8 min
Apr 10, 2026
Android API exposure, Acrobat Reader zero-day, Bitcoin Depot cyberattack

Google API keys in Android apps expose Gemini endpoints Acrobat Reader zero-day flaw exploited since December Cryptocurrency ATM company Bitcoin Depot reports cyberattack Check out our show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-android-api-exposure-acrobat-reader-zero-day-bitcoin-depot-cyberattack/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

7 min
Apr 9, 2026
ChipSoft popped, APT28 updates, CIA cyber espionage elevation

Ransomware knocks Dutch healthcare vendor offline APT28 is keeping busy  CIA quietly elevated its cyber espionage division Check out our show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-chipsoft-popped-apt28-updates-cia-cyber-espionage-elevation/  Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.

7 min
Apr 8, 2026
Anthropic's Project Glasswing, CISA funding in doubt, routers hijacked for passwords

Anthropic announces Project Glasswing U.S. seeks to slash CISA funding Russia-linked hackers hijack routers for passwords Check out our show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-anthropics-project-glasswing-cisa-funding-in-doubt-routers-hijacked-for-passwords/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Vanta Risk and regulation ramping up—and customers expect proof of security just to do business. Vanta's automation brings compliance, risk, and customer trust together on one AI-powered platform. So whether you're prepping for a SOC 2 or running an enterprise GRC program, Vanta keeps you secure—and keeps your deals moving. Learn more at vanta.com/ciso.