CyberWire Daily WhatsAppened to Samsung?
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Sep 12, 2025 
Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at 1Password, shares insights on safeguarding M&A deal value and integrity. He emphasizes the importance of thorough cybersecurity assessments during transactions to prevent knowledge loss. The conversation also touches on the alarming rise of insider threats in schools, showcasing the unique challenges security leaders face. Additionally, he discusses legislative advances impacting data privacy and the need for collaboration in tackling cybersecurity vulnerabilities in major tech firms like Samsung and Microsoft.
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CVE Program Modernization
- CISA will fund and modernize the CVE program through March 2026 while keeping CVE data free and public.
- They plan to expand participation, automation, and vulnerability enrichment to scale global vulnerability management.
Implement Browser Opt-Outs
- Enable and honor universal opt-out signals in browsers to simplify consumer privacy compliance.
- Browser vendors should implement the setting to let users automatically stop third-party data sharing.
Spyware Targets High-Profile Users
- Apple has repeatedly warned users targeted by highly tailored spyware campaigns using zero-days and no user interaction.
- High-profile individuals remain primary targets and should enable lockdown protections and get emergency help.