Cybersecurity Headlines

Apple blocks ByteDance Chinese apps
Google says 90 zero-days were exploited in attacks last year
Iran intelligence backdoored U.S. bank, airport, software outfit networks 
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Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. 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.

Possible iPhone-hacking toolkit used by spies
Hacker mass-mails HungerRush extortion emails
Tycoon 2FA phishing platform dismantled
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Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. 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.

Quantum decryption gets theoretically easier
OpenAI alters the deal with the Pentagon 
South Korea leaks crypto keys for all to see
Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-quantum-decryption-openais-deal-south-korea-leaks-crypto-keys/
Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. 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.

Chrome unveils quantum-safe certificates
Vulnerability allowed hijacking Gemini Live
UK warns of Iranian cyberattack risks
Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-chrome-quantum-safe-certificates-gemini-live-vulnerability-uk-warns-of-iranian-cyberattacks/
Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. Today's phishing doesn't just hit inboxes — it can sound like your CFO or look like your CEO on Zoom. AI voices, video, and deepfakes are turning trust into the attack surface. Adaptive fights back with AI-driven risk scoring, deepfake simulations featuring your own executives, and interactive training your team will actually remember. Take a three-minute tour or request a CEO deepfake demo at adaptivesecurity.com.

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Dan Holden, CISO, Commerce, and Mark Eggleston, CISO, CSC
Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security

This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first security awareness platform built to stop AI-powered social engineering. 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.
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