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CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

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Information security

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Information security

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.

fromNextgov.com

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.

fromTechCrunch

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.

Careers

CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

Ross McKerchar transitioned from IT to cybersecurity, becoming CISO at Sophos, emphasizing leadership skills and the growing cybersecurity profession.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.

fromNextgov.com

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.

23 hours ago

Cloudflare can remember it for you wholesale

Agent Memory enhances AI by providing persistent memory for better recall and smarter interactions.

Mental health

fromFast Company

20 hours ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

When cloud giants neglect resilience

Cloud outages highlight reliability issues as providers prioritize cost-cutting over service stability, raising questions about acceptable levels of unreliability.

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.

SF politics

fromNextgov.com

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.

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fromTechRepublic

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

Software development

Security by Design prevents higher bills

Incorporating security during design reduces costs significantly compared to retrofitting security measures after development.

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

fromFortune

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.

EU data protection

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.

Ransomware Hits Automotive Data Expert Autovista

Autovista is working to restore services after a ransomware attack affected its systems in Europe and Australia.

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.

fromChannelPro

Information security

Ransomware is on the rise. Again

Healthcare

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

fromFortune

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.

EU data protection

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.

Ransomware Hits Automotive Data Expert Autovista

Autovista is working to restore services after a ransomware attack affected its systems in Europe and Australia.

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.

fromChannelPro

Information security

Ransomware is on the rise. Again

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

London startup

One year on from the M&S cyber attack: What did we learn? | Computer Weekly

Marks & Spencer experienced a significant cyber attack in April 2025, disrupting services and highlighting vulnerabilities in third-party tech suppliers.

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

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Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

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fromTechRepublic

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

EU data protection

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.

Software development

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.

fromThe Verge

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.

#nist

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

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#security

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

Server-room lock was nothing but a crock

A security vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to a server room due to a flaw in the two-factor authentication lock.

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

Server-room lock was nothing but a crock

A security vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to a server room due to a flaw in the two-factor authentication lock.

We Are At War

Rising geopolitical tensions are increasingly intertwined with cyber operations and the politicization of technology.

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.

Information security

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

Information security

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

Information security

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.

Information security

Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.

fromTechRepublic

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

ZionSiphon is a new malware targeting water treatment plants in Israel, designed to manipulate chlorine levels and pressure in these facilities.

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.

Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

Artificial intelligence

Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI

Agentic AI will enable autonomous, end-to-end cyberattacks, accelerating attack speed, targeting, and volume, likely causing major enterprise breaches by 2026–2027.

fromHarvard Gazette

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

Artificial intelligence

Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI

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#north-korea

Information security

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist

North Korean criminals use social engineering and fake software updates to steal Apple users' credentials and cryptocurrency.

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.

North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist

North Korean criminals use social engineering and fake software updates to steal Apple users' credentials and cryptocurrency.

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.

fromInfoWorld

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

Cursor AI Vulnerability Exposed Developer Devices

A vulnerability in Cursor AI allows attackers to hijack developer machines via malicious repositories without user interaction.

fromMedCity News

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.

fromTechCrunch

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.

fromThe US Sun

Small businesses sleepwalking into cybersecurity crisis, expert warns

One in five UK SMEs would close within three months following a data breach, with businesses losing up to £100k annually on unbudgeted security fixes despite risky practices like public Wi-Fi use and minimal cybersecurity training.

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.

How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology

CSOs must effectively frame gunshot detection technology to gain executive support and align it with corporate risk priorities.

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.

Science

Why encrypted backups may fail in an AI-driven ransomware era

What if I told you that everything you know and everything you do to ensure quality backups is no longer viable? In fact, what if I told you that in an era of generative AI, when it comes to backups, we're all pretty much screwed?

Miscellaneous

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.

Two Vulnerabilities Patched in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM

Ivanti resolved two medium-severity vulnerabilities in Neurons for ITSM affecting on-premises and cloud deployments.

Ancient Excel bug comes out of retirement for active attacks

A 17-year-old critical Excel vulnerability is actively being exploited, prompting CISA to issue a patch deadline for federal agencies.

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

fromArs Technica

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.

Ransomware scum, other crims exploit 4 old Microsoft bugs

Four Microsoft vulnerabilities are actively exploited, including one from 2012, prompting CISA to urge federal agencies to patch them within two weeks.

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

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Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.

2 weeks ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

2 weeks ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Security Strategy Is Redefining Cyberattack Recovery

Combining Zero Trust principles with AI enhances resilience, reduces downtime, and maintains strict access controls.

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Beyond integration theatre: Building stronger cyber platforms | Computer Weekly

Integration layers between security platforms, not the platforms themselves, have become the primary enterprise security risk requiring rigorous governance of delegated trust.

Attackers Don't Just Send Phishing Emails. They Weaponize Your SOC's Workload

Attackers deliberately overwhelm SOC analysts with high-volume phishing campaigns to delay investigations and create windows for successful breaches, making analyst capacity a critical vulnerability.

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.

Threat intelligence supply chain is full of weak links

China's ban on foreign security software threatens the global threat intelligence ecosystem by risking data fragmentation and weakening international cybersecurity collaboration.

Why cyberattacks don't require advanced hacking

Poor cyber hygiene, weak identity security, overdue IT maintenance, and incomplete logging make organizations vulnerable to financially motivated attacks such as ransomware and email fraud.

3 Decisions CISOs Need to Make to Prevent Downtime Risk in 2026

Prioritize reducing dwell time with continuously refreshed, high-quality threat intelligence feeds to detect more threats and prevent costly operational downtime.

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.

Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going

Red teaming and offensive security must accelerate and expand to proactively find and harden system weaknesses against increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and damaging attacks.