A critical flaw in a Samsung’s CMS is being actively exploited. President Trump’s proposed 2026 budget aims to slash funding for CISA. “ClickFix” malware targets both Windows and Linux systems through advanced social engineering. CISA warns of a critical Langflow vulnerability actively exploited in the wild. A new supply-chain attack targets Linux servers using malicious Go modules found on GitHub. The Venom Spider threat group targets HR professionals with fake resume submissions. The Luna Moth group escalates phishing attacks on U.S. legal and financial institutions. The U.S. Treasury aims to cut off a Cambodia-based money laundering operation. Our guest is Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl, discussing the CISO's conundrum in the face of AI. Malware, mouse ears, and mayhem: Disney hacker pleads guilty.

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CyberWire Guest

On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl, who is discussing the CISO's conundrum—the growing challenge of securing organizations in a world where AI rapidly expands both the number of users and potential adversaries.
Selected Reading

Samsung MagicINFO Vulnerability Exploited Days After PoC Publication (SecurityWeek)

Trump would cut CISA budget by $491M amid ‘censorship’ claim (The Register)

New ClickFix Attack Mimics Ministry of Defense Website to Attack Windows & Linux Machines (Cyber Security News)

Critical Vulnerability in AI Builder Langflow Under Attack (SecurityWeek)

Linux wiper malware hidden in malicious Go modules on GitHub (Bleeping Computer)

Malware scammers target HR professionals with Venom Spider malware (SC Media)

Luna Moth extortion hackers pose as IT help desks to breach US firms (Bleeping Computer)

US Readies Huione Group Ban Over Cybercrime Links (GovInfo Security)

Hacker 'NullBulge' pleads guilty to stealing Disney's Slack data (Bleeping Computer)

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