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It includes Top Blogs, Data Breaches & Exploits, Vulnerabilities & Patches, Career Developments, Industry-Specific Threats, Security Vendor Highlights and Other Noteworthy.
Stay informed with the latest developments in the cybersecurity space. Here are this week's top blogs, critical news updates, and emerging trends every CISO should know:
Top Blogs/Influencer Insights
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RSA 2025: AI’s Promise vs. Security’s Past — A Reality Check by Anton Chuvakin
A thought-provoking reflection on whether the AI hype at RSA 2025 truly addresses long-standing security issues. Read More -
Cyber Insurance Checklist for Small Businesses (FTC)
A practical guide from the Federal Trade Commission to help SMBs navigate the cyber insurance landscape. Read More -
MIT - AI Risk Repository (April 2025 Update)
The latest additions to MIT’s comprehensive list of AI risks—must-read for risk managers and AI security teams. Read More - Serviceaide Data Breach is Part of a Larger Healthcare Trend
Another big healthcare sector data breach, impacting 480 thousand Catholic Health patients. Their 3rd party vendor Serviceaide is the root cause of this exposure. Read More
- CISO Task Force Generative AI (May 2025 Update) - CISO Survey - Take The Survey Now (3 Minutes)
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Top CISO Podcast
AI Red Teaming ft. Leonard Tang, Haize Labs:
Listen to Leonard Tang from Haize Labs talk about AI Red Teaming and securing enterprise AI in this episode of the CISO Podcast.
Did You Know ? This Is A Member Recommendation By David Cross, CISO, Atlassian
Top News in Cybersecurity
Data Breaches & Exploits
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CISA Alert: Fancy Bear Targets Logistics, IT Firms
Russian APT group “Fancy Bear” is actively targeting U.S.-based logistics and IT organizations. Read more -
US Steel Manufacturer Operations Halted
Yet another incident disrupts manufacturing—cyberattack stalls production at a key US steel plant. Read more -
Bumblebee Malware Trojanizes VMware Tool
A legitimate VMware utility has been weaponized to deliver the Bumblebee loader malware. Read more -
Sidewinder APT Campaign Hits South Asia
Intelligence suggests that Sidewinder is targeting neighboring governments of India with advanced spying techniques. Read more -
British Retailers Targeted by Cyberattacks
Marks & Spencer suffered a ransomware attack by the Scattered Spider group, leading to significant operational disruptions. Co-op and Harrods also faced attempted cyberattacks, prompting proactive IT measures. Read More -
Canadian Power Company Cyberattack
Nova Scotia Power and its parent company Emera experienced a cyberattack, resulting in the shutdown of parts of their IT networks. While customer service was affected, physical operations remained intact. Read More - Stalkerware Apps Taken Offline After Data Breach
Following a significant data breach exposing 3.2 million email addresses and sensitive user data, multiple stalkerware applications have been shut down. The breach exploited a vulnerability common to several apps, leading to the exposure of victims' messages, photos, and locations. Read more
Vulnerabilities & Patches
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BadSuccessor: AD Under Attack Again
A dangerous, unpatched method to exploit Microsoft Active Directory environments is being called “BadSuccessor.” Read more -
SonicWall Confirms SSRF Bug
Encoded URL vulnerability allows attackers to bypass controls through Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). Read more -
Critical openpgp.js Flaw
This flaw poses serious risks for services relying on encrypted email communication. Read more -
Apple Addresses Zero-Click RCE Flaws in AirPlay
Apple patched multiple zero-click remote code execution vulnerabilities in its AirPlay protocol and SDK, which could have allowed attackers to take control of devices without user interaction. Read More -
SAP Releases Patch for Critical Zero-Day Flaw
SAP issued an emergency patch for a maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) affecting its NetWeaver platform, which was actively being exploited in the wild. Read More
Career Developments
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vCISO Roles on the Rise
Virtual CISO roles are gaining traction as organizations seek flexible leadership in cybersecurity. Read more
Industry-Specific Threats
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APT28 Compromise Logistics & IT in the West
The Russian state-sponsored APT28 is tracking military aid to Ukraine through breaches in logistics and IT infrastructure. Read more
Security Vendor Highlights
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Tenable Flags Risks in Third-Party Connectors
Exposure management now must factor in third-party integrations—Tenable uncovers hidden risks. Read more -
Picus Introduces CVE Prioritization via Exposure Validation
A smarter way to manage vulnerabilities—Picus launches a tool to safely deprioritize CVEs. Read more
Other Noteworthy Developments
- DHS Secretary Advocates for Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Reauthorization
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary called for the reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to enhance collaboration between the government and private sector in combating cyber threats. Read More
- Fortune 500 Companies Unwittingly Employ North Korean Operatives
Investigations revealed that hundreds of Fortune 500 companies have unknowingly hired North Korean IT workers, potentially exposing sensitive information and violating international sanctions. Read More
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Data for Sale: Oversight Withdrawn
The Trump administration withdraws proposed data broker oversight rules, fueling transparency concerns. Read more -
Regeneron Acquires 23andMe Stake, Pledges Privacy
With the acquisition comes a renewed focus on privacy promises surrounding consumer genomic data. Read more
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