Ransomware costs billions, cybercrime leads to real violence, three arrested for hacking tools
Release Date: 12/09/2025
Unleash Protocol hackers drain millions, DarkSpectre campaigns exposed, Shai-Hulud attack led Trust Wallet heist
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Hackers drain millions from Unleash Protocol DarkSpectre campaigns exposed Shai-Hulud attack led Trust Wallet heist Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at.
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Silver Fox targets Indian users, Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell, will prompt injection ever be ‘solved’?
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Silver Fox targets Indian users Mustang Panda deploys ToneShell Will prompt injection ever be ‘solved’? Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at.
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Coupang recovers laptop in river, Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained, Sax discloses 2024 data breach
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Coupang recovers laptop allegedly thrown into river Trust Wallet reports 2k+ wallets drained Sax discloses 2024 data breach Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at.
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The Department of Know: year in review and predictions
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Link to To end off a tumultuous year, our final Department of Know episode of 2025 features a chat between host and producer . Join them as they chat about the biggest stories of 2025, the trends we are seeing, and what we can expect in the new year. Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at . All links and the video of this...
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Rainbow Six Siege breach, backup generators for AI, LastPass reverberations
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Rainbow Six Siege suffers breach, gamers go shopping Diesel generators and aircraft engines in high demand to power AI LastPass 2022 breach reverberates through crypto world Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at . Find the stories behind the headlines at .
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Fortinet VPN exploit, Google gmail change, Aflac breach update
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Active exploitation of Fortinet VPN bypass utility observed Google possibly allowing users to change default gmail address June Aflac attack resulted in data theft Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at . Find the stories behind the headlines at
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Scams target MENA region, pen testers accused of blackmail, DDoS protection faces fresh challenges
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Coordinated scams target MENA region Pen Test Partners accused of 'blackmail' Hackers steal record $2.7B in crypto in 2025 Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at .
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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis, MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation, Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid
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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis MacSync Stealer adopts quieter installation Nissan customer data stolen in Red Hat raid Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at .
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Spotify music library scraped, DDoS disrupts French postal services, Fake delivery sites hit holiday shoppers
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Spotify music library scraped DDoS disrupts France’s postal and banking services Fake delivery websites hit holiday shoppers Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at .
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Department of Know: President signs defense bill, time flies at NIST, Italian ferry malware
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Link to This week’s Department of Know is hosted by with guests , CISO, , and Chris Ray, Field CTO, Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust training? delivers hands-on labs and workshops that show CISOs exactly how to implement and maintain Zero Trust in real environments. Join us March 4–6 in Orlando, plus a live CISO Series episode on March 6. Get $200 off with ZTWCISO26 at . All links and the video of this episode can be found on
info_outlineRansomware payments pass $4.5 billion
Cybercrime networks orchestrate real-world violence
Three arrested over possessing hacking tools
Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, Adaptive Security
This episode is brought to you by Adaptive Security, the first cybersecurity company backed by OpenAI. 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.