Top 5 Cybersecurity Headlines to Know this Month
BARR Advisory Cybersecurity Consulting Manager Larry Kinkaid picked out five security and compliance headlines from the past month that you need to know. Take a look to find out what Larry has been reading this April—plus, scroll to see his CISO Pick of the Month for two must-attend events for tech and business leaders.
Hacked Crosswalks Broadcast Deepfakes of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
The attack surface is no longer just digital—it’s psychological and physical. This experiment is a wake-up call that AI-generated voice impersonation can now influence public safety and behavior in physical environments, not just in cyberspace.
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OpenAI Tool Aids Massive Spam Campaign
Large Language Models (LLMs) are now tools for low-skill attackers, helping them craft messages that imitate legitimate business communication. This makes traditional spam filtering and keyword-based detection increasingly obsolete.
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Fortinet Zero-Day Bug Could Allow Arbitrary Code Execution: Report
A trusted perimeter device becoming an attack vector is one of the worst-case scenarios. This vulnerability reinforces the importance of continuous patching and layered segmentation, especially around edge infrastructure.
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SSL/TLS Certificate Lifespans to be Reduced to 47 Days by 2029
Shorter certificate lifespans mean more frequent rotations, tighter automation needs, and higher risk of outages if not managed properly. This will fundamentally alter how teams handle certificate lifecycle management. Plan accordingly!
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Statements About Cybersecurity: Transparency or Marketing Fluff?
Cybersecurity claims, especially those made in pitch decks, SEC filings, or even website FAQs, are now fair game for legal scrutiny. Your security narrative must match your actual controls and capabilities.
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Larry Kinkaid,
Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting
CISO Pick of the Month:
Join BARR at Europe’s Upcoming Cyber & Startup Events
BARR Advisory ISO Practice Leader Marc Gold will be in London April 22-23 attending UK Cyber Week and in Malta for the EU Startups Summit on April 24-25. Connect with him over coffee, lunch, dinner, or happy hour to chat about all things cybersecurity compliance.
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