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**Cybersecurity Headlines**

Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.

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MITRE bailout, Krebs exits SentinelOne, Apple fixes zero-days Apr 17, 2025

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MITRE gets last-minute bailout from CISA

Krebs exits SentinelOne after security clearance pulled

Apple fixes two zero-days exploited in targeted iPhone attacks

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BREAKING: CVE Funding Doesn't Lapse Apr 16, 2025

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CISA issued a statement that it execution an option on its contract with MITRE to continue funding the CVE program.

Government CVE funding set to end, 4chan down following an alleged hack, China accuses US of launching advanced cyberattacks Apr 16, 2025

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Government CVE funding set to end Tuesday

4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack

China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents

Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Vanta

Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now?

Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting,

And helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI.

Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines.

Slopsquatting risks, Morocco leak, EC ups US-based staff security Apr 15, 2025

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AI code dependencies are a supply chain risk

Morocco investigates social security leak

European Commission increases security measures for US-bound staff

Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Vanta

Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now?

Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting,

And helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI.

Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines.

CISA cuts planned, Windows 'inetpub' warning, health lab breach Apr 14, 2025

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Major workforce cuts planned for CISA

Microsoft warns Windows users not to delete 'inetpub' folder

Data breach at testing lab affects 1.6 million people

Thanks to this week's episode sponsor, Vanta

Do you know the status of your compliance controls right now? Like...right now?

Vanta brings automation to evidence collection across over 35 frameworks, like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They also centralize key workflows like policies, access reviews, and reporting,

And helps you get security questionnaires done 5 times faster with AI.

Now that's…a new way to GRC. Get started at Vanta.com/headlines.

Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Week in Review: Fake ChatGPT passport, Apple appeals UK encryption, Oracle's obsolete servers Apr 11, 2025

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Link to episode page

This week's Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Carla Sweeney, SVP, InfoSec, Red Ventures

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Krebs probed, Nissan Leaf hack, Typhoon tariff warning Apr 11, 2025

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President orders probe of former CISA Director Chris Krebs

Nissan Leaf cars can be hacked for remote spying and physical takeover

Infosec experts warn of China Typhoon retaliation against tariffs

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Nudge Security

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OCC major incident, Oracle confirms hack, Smokeloader servers seized Apr 10, 2025

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U.S. Comptroller suffers 'major incident'

Oracle confirms "obsolete servers" hacked

Police seize Smokeloader malware servers and detain customers

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New WhatsApp vulnerability, Microsoft patches 125 Windows Vulns, Fake Microsoft Office add-in tools push malware Apr 09, 2025

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WhatsApp vulnerability could facilitate remote code execution Spyware targeting Chinese diaspora Microsoft Patches 125 Windows Vulns, Including Exploited CLFS Zero-Day

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Apple encryption appeal, Xanthorox AI tool, weaponizing CRM Apr 08, 2025

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Apple appeals UK encryption back door order

Researchers warn about AI-driven hacking tool

PoisonSeed campaign weaponizes CRM system

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