CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
March 15, 2025
The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
The ransomware gangs and their malware listed here have victimized millions of companies and caused billions of dollars in costs.
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Australian financial firm hit with lawsuit after massive data breach
The industry regulator alleges that FIIG Securities failed to maintain adequate cybersecurity measures for over four years, leading to theft of 385GB of confidential client data.
GitHub to unbundle Advanced Security
GitHub Secret Protection and GitHub Code Security will extend access to advanced code and secret scanning to organizations of all sizes.
Hiring privacy experts is tough â hereâs why
Unrealistic expectations by hiring managers paired with budget constraints are some of the impediments to hiring experts in privacy, on top of the constant changes to privacy regulations.
Generative AI red teaming: Tips and techniques for putting LLMs to the test
Getting started with a generative AI red team or adapting an existing one to the new technology is a complex process that OWASP helps unpack with its latest guide.
Trump nominates cyber vet Sean Plankey for CISA chief amid DOGE cuts and firings
The cybersecurity veteranâs extensive leadership chops might spare the US federal cybersecurity agency from further damaging layoffs and spending cuts following a brutal seven weeks, observers say.
SAP patches severe vulnerabilities in NetWeaver and Commerce apps
The enterprise software vendor bundled 25 security patches into its March update, addressing flaws that impact middleware, interfaces, custom apps, and more.
