Weekly Cybersecurity Briefing - May 15 2025

In the headlines this week:* Major drug & cybercrime marketplace goes dark* FBI wins “major victory” for video game industry* Researchers Reveal ‘"McHire’" Recruitment Platform VulnerabilitiesDecrypted delivers concise, expert-driven insights to keep you informed on cybersecurity trends. Tune in to hear from industry leaders like SentinelOne’s Ric Smith on human-centric automation and Vanta’s Boris Logvinsky on balancing growth and trust. Visit ExpertInsights.com for articles, shortlists, and full podcast episodes. Subscribe for exclusive access to our Expert Insights Podcast and Game Changers series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Stay ahead of cyber threats with Decrypted, your go-to weekly podcast from Expert Insights delivering the latest cybersecurity news and insights. Each episode breaks down critical headlines, from ransomware attacks to phishing scams, helping you protect your business and stay informed.In this week’s episode, we dive into:* SafePay Ransomware Attack on Ingram Micro: The notorious SafePay group targeted IT distributor Ingram Micro, causing website outages and potential M365 MSP client breaches. Learn how compromised VPN credentials and misconfigured systems led to significant customer disruptions.* Amazon Prime Day Spoofing Threats: With over 100,000 malicious domains mimicking Amazon, including 92,000 phishing sites, Check Point and NordVPN researchers warn shoppers to stay vigilant during Prime Day.* Hunters International Shuts Down?: The ransomware group claims to cease operations, offering free decryption tools as a “gesture of goodwill.” But with a new extortion-only operation underway, is this too good to be true?Plus, catch up on Google’s $314M data misuse fine, a Brazilian IT worker’s role in a $98M breach, and the EU’s quantum computing strategy. Don’t miss our latest Expert Insights Podcast interviews with Zenity’s Ben Kliger and RSAC Sandbox series guests Benny Porat (Twine) and Ryan Chow (Metalware).About Expert Insights:Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by rigorously analyzing cybersecurity solutions and cutting through the hype to deliver clear, actionable shortlists. We specialize in cybersecurity. So, our focus is sharper, our knowledge is deeper, and our insights are better. What’s more, our advice is completely impartial.In a world saturated with information, we exist to arm experts with the insights they need to protect their organization. That is why over 1 million businesses have used us to inform their cybersecurity research. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

In the headlines this week: Crypto fraudsters caught, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and a Cyberattack hits the International Criminal Court.On the Expert Insights Podcast, you can listen to our interview with Sumo Logic’s Chas Clawson about the promise of agentic AI, and hear from cybersecurity startup founders Andy Cao from ProjectDiscovery and Donnachadh Casey from CalypsoAI.About Expert Insights:Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by rigorously analyzing cybersecurity solutions and cutting through the hype to deliver clear, actionable shortlists. We specialize in cybersecurity. So, our focus is sharper, our knowledge is deeper, and our insights are better. What’s more, our advice is completely impartial.In a world saturated with information, we exist to arm experts with the insights they need to protect their organization. That is why over 1 million businesses have used us to inform their cybersecurity research. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

In the headlines this week: The department of homeland security warns of Iranian retaliation, the Department of Justice moves to seize $225m in stolen cryptocurrency, and the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates with cyberattacks.About Expert Insights:Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by rigorously analyzing cybersecurity solutions and cutting through the hype to deliver clear, actionable shortlists. We specialize in cybersecurity. So, our focus is sharper, our knowledge is deeper, and our insights are better. What’s more, our advice is completely impartial.In a world saturated with information, we exist to arm experts with the insights they need to protect their organization. That is why over 1 million businesses have used us to inform their cybersecurity research. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Hello and welcome to Decrypted, your weekly cybersecurity news briefing from Expert Insights.In the headlines this week:· Notorious retail attacker begins targeting insurance companies· 🚔 Leading dark web marketplace busted· 🪲 Journalists’ data exposed in major cyberattackAbout Expert Insights:Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by rigorously analyzing cybersecurity solutions and cutting through the hype to deliver clear, actionable shortlists. We specialize in cybersecurity. So, our focus is sharper, our knowledge is deeper, and our insights are better. What’s more, our advice is completely impartial.In a world saturated with information, we exist to arm experts with the insights they need to protect their organization. That is why over 1 million businesses have used us to inform their cybersecurity research. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Hello and welcome to Decrypted, your weekly cybersecurity news briefing from Expert Insights.This episode of Decrypted is sponsored by Proofpoint.Proofpoint gives you protection and visibility for your greatest asset and security risk—your people.In the headlines this week – * A Trump Executive Order rolls back cyber policy* Microsoft patches a severe vulnerability* The wave of cyber attacks affecting retailers continues This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Welcome to Decrypted, your weekly cybersecurity news briefing from Expert Insights.In the headlines this week:* 📢 Ransomware mastermind exposed by whistleblower* 🛍️ Four more major attacks against retailers* 🎯 Nation state actor targets ConnectWise This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Welcome to Decrypted, your weekly cybersecurity news briefing from Expert Insights.In the headlines this week: Apple blocks $9 billion in fraud, Global authorities take down huge ransomware killchain and a Ransomware actor faces 30 years behind bars for Baltimore attacks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

In the headlines this week: Over $1 million in prize money awarded to ethical hackers, a new way to calculate whether vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild, and US government officials impersonated by AI-driven vishing attacks.This week at Expert Insights, we’ve released an interview with Google’s John Hultquist, and have some exciting news about our new podcast series, Game Changers, featuring Zama, Torq, Abnormal, and John Kindervag. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com

Welcome to Decrypted - Expert Insights’ cybersecurity news recap. We’ll cover the biggest stories in cybersecurity news, giving you the context to understand why each story matters. In the headlines this week:💰 What goes around, comes around… the LockBit ransomware gang has been hacked🤖 The DoJ has taken down two major botnet services🛍️ The cybercriminal group targeting U.K. retailers has set its sights on the U.S. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com