CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
April 18, 2025
The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition
The awkward period after an acquisition closes and before the acquired firm is fully integrated into the acquiring enterprise is now a top cyberthief target, say experts.
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Russia-linked APT29 targets European diplomats with new malware
The phishing campaign impersonates ambassadors by sending out invitations to wine tastings.
MITRE funding still in up in the air, say experts
The US is ânot a reliable partnerâ in supporting the CVE database, says one analyst; CVE board members establish the CVE Foundation in response.
Whistleblower alleges Russian IP address attempted access to US agencyâs systems via DOGE-created accounts
This and other DOGE actions inside National Labor Relations Board systems constituted a âsignificant cybersecurity breachâ, says affidavit sent to Senate Intelligence Committee members.
Agentic AI is both boon and bane for security pros
AI agents are predicted to reduce time to exploit by half in two years, here is what you need to know to figure out if your business need agentic AI and how to find the right one.
