ChipSoft popped, APT28 updates, CIA cyber espionage elevation

ChipSoft popped, APT28 updates, CIA cyber espionage elevation

Author: CISO Series April 9, 2026 Duration: 7:26

Ransomware knocks Dutch healthcare vendor offline

APT28 is keeping busy 

CIA quietly elevated its cyber espionage division

Check out our show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-chipsoft-popped-apt28-updates-cia-cyber-espionage-elevation/ 

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