In this episode, Mark and Diana dive into a wave of high-impact cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities making headlines across industries. They begin with Fortinet’s critical SSL VPN flaw, warning listeners about the urgency of patching exposed systems, and then explore the dual Citrix vulnerabilities recently added to CISA’s KEV list. The discussion shifts to real-world consequences as they unpack how a U.S. Airman leaked classified data over a dating app, and how a former Russian athlete got tied up in ransomware laundering schemes. Mark breaks down Microsoft’s ongoing recovery from a major breach, while Diana highlights the privacy risks in McDonald’s massive AI recruitment data leak. Together, they analyze how both technical flaws and human factors are fueling cyber threats in 2025—and what organizations can do to stay ahead.
