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A critical vulnerability in Erlang/OTP SSH allows unauthenticated remote code execution. There’s a bipartisan effort to renew a key cybersecurity info sharing law. A newly discovered Linux kernel vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges. A researcher uncovers 57 risky Chrome extensions with a combined 6 million users. AttackIQ shares StrelaStealer simulations. A major live events service provider notifies employees and customers of a data breach. CISA warns of an actively exploited SonicWall vulnerability. An airport retailer agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement stemming from a ransomware attack. A preview of RSAC 2025 with Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade. Zoom-a-zoom zoom, it’s always DNS. 

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Today Dave sits down with Linda Gray Martin, Chief of Staff, and Britta Glade, SVP of Content and Communities, from RSAC sharing what is new at RSAC 2025.

Critical Erlang/OTP SSH pre-auth RCE is 'Surprisingly Easy' to exploit, patch now (Bleeping Computer)

Bipartisan duo wants to renew 10-year-old cyberthreat information sharing law (The Record)

Linux Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privilege – PoC Released (Cyber Security News)

Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code (Bleeping Computer)

Emulating the Stealthy StrelaStealer Malware (AttackIQ)

Live Events Giant Legends International Hacked (SecurityWeek)

CISA tags SonicWall VPN flaw as actively exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer)

Airport retailer agrees to $6.9 million settlement over ransomware data breach (The Record)

Global Zoom Outage Caused by Server Block Imposed from GoDaddy Registry (Cyber Security News)

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Microsoft issues emergency updates for Windows Server. Apple releases emergency security updates to patch two zero-days. CISA averts a CVE program disruption. Researchers uncover Windows versions of the BrickStorm backdoor. Atlassian and Cisco patch several high-severity vulnerabilities. An Oklahoma cybersecurity CEO is charged with hacking a local hospital. A Fortune 500 financial firm reports an insider data breach. Researchers unmask IP addresses behind the Medusa Ransomware Group. CISA issues a warning following an Oracle data breach. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to discuss a layered approach to zero trust. Former CISA director Chris Krebs steps down from his role at SentinelOne.

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On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to discuss a layered approach to zero trust.

New Windows Server emergency updates fix container launch issue (Bleeping Computer)

Apple fixes two zero-days exploited in targeted iPhone attacks (Bleeping Computer)

CISA Throws Lifeline to CVE Program with Last-Minute Contract Extension (Infosecurity Magazine)

MITRE Hackers' Backdoor Has Targeted Windows for Years (SecurityWeek)

Vulnerabilities Patched in Atlassian, Cisco Products (SecurityWeek)

Edmond cybersecurity CEO accused in major hack at hospital (KOCO News)

Fortune 500 firm's ex-employee exposes thousands of clients (Cybernews)

Researchers Deanonymized Medusa Ransomware Group's Onion Site (Cyber Security News)

CISA warns of potential data breaches caused by legacy Oracle Cloud leak (The Record)

Krebs Exits SentinelOne After Security Clearance Pulled (SecurityWeek)

The top 10 ThreatLocker policies for 2025 (ThreatLocker)

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We're sharing a episode from another N2K show we thought you might like. It's the first episode of the new season of the show CISO Perspectives with Kim Jones. Enjoy!

The cyber talent ecosystem faces severe indigestion, which has stifled growth and closed doors to new talent. In this episode of CISO Perspectives, host Kim Jones sits down with Ed Adams, the Head of Cybersecurity for North America at the Bureau Veritas Group, to discuss what has caused this indigestion and how leadership can better address these challenges. A key aspect of this conversation revolved around discussing Ed's book, See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking, and how he expands the conversation surrounding traditional roles associated with cybersecurity.

Check out a companion blog post by our very own Ethan Cook, where he breaks down key insights, shares behind-the-scenes context, and highlights research that complements this episode. It’s the perfect follow-up if you’re curious about the cyber talent crunch and how we can reshape the ecosystem for future professionals.

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The CVE program gets a last-minute reprieve. A federal whistleblower alleges a security breach at the NLRB. Texas votes to spin up their very own Cyber Command. BreachForums suffers another takedown. A watchdog group sues the federal government over SignalGate allegations. The SEC Chair reveals a 2016 hack. ResolverRAT targets the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors worldwide. Microsoft warns of blue screen crashes following recent updates. On our CertByte segment, Chris Hare is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the EC-Council® Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam. 4chan gets Soyjacked. 

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Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K. In each segment, Chris is joined by an N2K Content Developer to help illustrate the learning. This week, Chris is joined by Troy McMillan to break down a question targeting the EC-Council® Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam. Today’s question comes from N2K’s EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker CEH (312-50) Practice Test.

Have a question that you’d like to see covered? Email us at [email protected]. If you're studying for a certification exam, check out N2K’s full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify.To get the full news to knowledge experience, learn more about our N2K Pro subscription at https://thecyberwire.com/pro. 

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Funding Expires for Key Cyber Vulnerability Database (Krebs on Security)

CISA extends funding to ensure 'no lapse in critical CVE services' (Bleeping Computer)

CVE Foundation (CVE Foundation)

NoVa govcon firm Mitre to lay off 442 employees after DOGE cuts contracts (Virginia Business)

Federal employee alleges DOGE activity resulted in data breach at labor board (NBC News)

Whistleblower claims DOGE took sensitive data - now he’s being hounded by threatening notes (CNN via YouTube)

New state agency to deal with cyber threats advances in Texas House (Texarkana Gazette)

BreachForums taken down by the FBI? Dark Storm hackers say they did it “for fun” (Cybernews)

Here’s What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages (WIRED)

After breach, SEC says hackers used stolen data to buy stocks (CNET)

New ResolverRAT malware targets pharma and healthcare orgs worldwide (Bleeping Computer)

Microsoft warns of blue screen crashes caused by April updates (Bleeping Computer)

Infamous message board 4chan taken down following major hack (Bleeping Computer) 

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Some U.S. banks pause electronic communications with the OCC following a major breach of the agency’s email system. Uncertainty spreads at CISA. China accuses three alleged U.S. operatives of conducting cyberattacks during February’s Asian Games. Microsoft Teams suffers filesharing issues. Fraudsters use ChatGPT to create fake passports. Car rental giant Hertz confirms data stolen in last year’s Cleo breach. Researchers describe a novel process injection method called Waiting Thread Hijacking. A new macOS malware-as-a-service threat is being sold on underground forums. A UK man is sentenced to over eight years for masterminding the LabHost phishing platform. Kim Jones joins us with a preview of the newly relaunched CISO Perspective podcast.  David Moulton  from Unit 42 sits down with Rob Wright, Security News Director at Informa TechTarget for the latest Threat Vector. Fighting the flood of AI generated experts.  

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Kim Jones joins Dave to launch the newly rebranded CISO Perspectives—formerly CSO Perspectives. We’re excited to welcome a fresh voice to the mic as Kim takes the helm. In this premiere episode, he’s joined by Ed Adams for a candid conversation about the evolving role of the CISO and the big question on everyone’s mind: Is the cyber talent ecosystem broken? Tune in as Kim kicks off this next chapter—same mission, sharper focus, new perspective.

The cybersecurity industry is full of headlines, but are we paying attention to the right ones? In this segment of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Rob Wright, Security News Director at Informa TechTarget, to discuss the stories the industry overlooks, the overhyped AI security fears, and the real risks posed by certificate authorities. You can listen to the full conversation here and catch new episodes of Threat Vector each Thursday on your favorite podcast app. 

OCC Hack: JPMorgan, BNY Limit Information Sharing With Agency After Breach (Bloomberg)

CISA Braces for Major Workforce Cuts Amid Security Fears (BankInfo Security)

China Pursuing 3 Alleged US Operatives Over Cyberattacks During Asian Games (SecurityWeek)

Microsoft Teams File Sharing Outage, Users Unable to Share Files (Cyber Security News)

ChatGPT Image Generator Abused for Fake Passport Production (GB Hackers)

Hertz says personal, sensitive data stolen in Cleo attacks (The Register)

Waiting Thread Hijacking: A Stealthier Version of Thread Execution Hijacking (Check Point Research)

macOS Users Beware! Hackers Allegedly Offering Full System Control Malware for Rent (Cyber Security News)

LabHost Phishing Mastermind Sentenced to 8.5 Years (Infosecurity Magazine)

Virtual reality: The widely-quoted media experts who are not what they seem (Press Gazette) 

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The Department of the Interior removes top cybersecurity and tech officials. The DOJ looks to block foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive personal data of U.S. citizens. Microsoft issues emergency updates to fix an Active Directory bug. Hackers are installing stealth backdoors on FortiGate devices. Researchers warn of a rise in “Dangling DNS” attacks. A pair of class action lawsuits allege a major adtech firm secretly tracks users online without consent. Google is fixing a 20-year-old Chrome privacy flaw. The Tycoon2FA phishing-as-a-service platform continues to evolve. My guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop, discussing the latest from CISA and Chris Krebs. Slopsquatting AI totally harshes the supply chain vibe. 

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Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop, and he is discussing the latest with CISA and Chris Krebs.

Interior Department Ousts Key Cyber Leaders Amid DOGE Spat (Data Breach Today)

US Blocks Foreign Governments from Acquiring Citizen Data (Infosecurity Magazine)

Microsoft: New emergency Windows updates fix AD policy issues (Bleeping Origin)

Fortinet Issues Fixes After Attackers Bypass Patches to Maintain Access (Hackread)

Dangling DNS Attack Let Hackers Gain Control Over Organization’s Subdomain (Cyber Security News)

Two Lawsuits Allege The Trade Desk Secretly Violates Consumer Privacy Laws (AdTech)

Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk (Bleeping Computer)

Tycoon2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 with new tricks (Bleeping Computer)

AI Hallucinations Create a New Software Supply Chain Threat (SecurityWeek)

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Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes.

Vice President for Cyber and Information Solutions within Mission Systems at Northrop Grumman, Jennifer Walsmith takes us on her pioneering career journey. Following in her father's footsteps at the National Security Agency, Jennifer began her career out of high school in computer systems analysis. Jennifer notes she saw the value of a college degree and at her parents' urging attended night school. She completed her bachelors in computer science at University of Maryland, Baltimore County with the support of the NSA. Jennifer talks about the support of her team at NSA where she was one of the first women to have a career and a family, raising two children while working. Upon retirement from government service, Jennifer chose an organization with values that closely matched her own and uses her position to help her team define possible where they sometimes think they can't. We thank Jennifer for sharing her story with us.

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This week, we are sharing an episode of our monthly show, Only Malware in the Building. We invite you to join Dave Bittner and cohost Selena Larson as they explore "The new malware on the block."

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K Networks Dave Bittner —and our newest totally unbiased co-host, Archy, a highly sophisticated AI robot who swears they have no ulterior motives (but we’re keeping an eye on them just in case).

Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. On this episode, we talk about the latest shake-ups in the fake update threat landscape, including two new cybercriminal actors, fresh Mac malware, and the growing challenge of tracking these evolving campaigns.

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CISA braces for widespread staffing cuts. Russian hackers target a Western military mission in Ukraine. China acknowledges Volt Typhoon. The U.S. signs on to global spyware restrictions. A lab supporting Planned Parenthood confirms a data breach. Threat actors steal metadata from unsecured Amazon EC2 instances. A critical WordPress plugin vulnerability is under active exploitation. A new analysis details a critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaw affecting Ivanti products. Joining us today is Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, with his take on "Vibe Security." Does AI understand, and does that ultimately matter? 

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Joining us today is Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, discussing "Vibe Security," similar to “Vibe Coding” where security teams overly rely on AI to do their job.

Trump administration planning major workforce cuts at CISA (The Record)

Cybersecurity industry falls silent as Trump turns ire on SentinelOne (Reuters)

Russian hackers attack Western military mission using malicious drive (Bleeping Computer)

China Admitted to US That It Conducted Volt Typhoon Attacks: Report (SecurityWeek)

US to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses (The Record)

US lab testing provider exposed health data of 1.6 million people (Bleeping Computer)

Amazon EC2 instance metadata targeted in SSRF attacks (SC Media)

Vulnerability in OttoKit WordPress Plugin Exploited in the Wild (SecurityWeek)

Ivanti 0-day RCE Vulnerability Exploitation Details Disclosed (Cyber Security News)

Experts Debate: Do AI Chatbots Truly Understand? (IEEE Spectrum)

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Trump targets former cybersecurity officials. Senator blocks CISA nominee over telecom security concerns. The acting head of NSA and Cyber Command makes his public debut. Escalation of Cyber Tensions in U.S.-China Trade Relations. Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of Large Language Models (LLMs) in automating Cyber Threat Intelligence. Hackers at Black Hat Asia pown a Nissan Leaf. A smart hub vulnerability exposes WiFi credentials. A new report reveals routers’ riskiness. Operation Endgames nabs SmokeLoader botnet users. Our guest is Anushika Babu, Chief Growth Officer at AppSecEngineer, joins us to discuss the creative ways people are using AI. The folks behind the Flipper Zero get busy.

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Our guest is Anushika Babu, Chief Growth Officer at AppSecEngineer, joins us to discuss the creative ways people are using AI.

Trump Signs Memorandum Revoking Security Clearance of Former CISA Director Chris Krebs (Zero Day)

Senator puts hold on Trump's nominee for CISA director, citing telco security 'cover up' (TechCrunch)

Infosec experts fear China could retaliate against tariffs with a Typhoon attack (The Register)

New US Cyber Command, NSA chief glides in first public appearance (The Record)

LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS ARE UNRELIABLE FOR CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE (ARXIG)

Nissan Leaf Hacked for Remote Spying, Physical Takeover (SecurityWeek)

TP-Link IoT Smart Hub Vulnerability Exposes Wi-Fi Credentials (Cyber Security News)

Study Identifies 20 Most Vulnerable Connected Devices of 2025 (SecurityWeek)

Authorities Seized Smokeloader Malware Operators & Seized Servers (Cyber Security News)

Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool (Bleeping Computer)

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