risky.biz·May 4, 2026
The Risky Bulletin podcast reports on the hacking of DigiCert through a malicious screensaver file, highlights the sentencing of two ransomware negotiators to four years in prison, notes a security breach at Trellix, and mentions the arrest of a Russian hacker while on vacation.
The DigiCert hack via a malicious screensaver file underscores the need for heightened vigilance against unconventional vectors in endpoint security. For a CISO or security professional, this incident highlights the importance of implementing strict controls over seemingly benign file types and ensuring comprehensive endpoint monitoring to detect and mitigate such threats swiftly.