16-May-2026: Microsoft Driver Rollbacks, VELVET CHOLLIMA Threat, Pwn2Own Berlin Spotlight
From Hacked dAily by Created with Ai by Cytadel Cyber
May 16, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
This episode covers Microsoft's driver rollbacks, the VELVET CHOLLIMA malware threat, and highlights from Pwn2Own Berlin 2026.
Welcome to Hacked dAily, the premier AI-driven cybersecurity podcast by Cytadel Cyber. Stay informed with concise updates on the latest security developments shaping the global digital landscape. Microsoft is boosting system security by automatically rolling back faulty Windows drivers, minimizing vulnerabilities and ensuring operational stability for users and enterprises. VELVET CHOLLIMA, a new malware threat employing a fake trading app, emphasizes the rising complexity of cyberattacks, urging increased cybersecurity vigilance in the trading sector. On Pwn2Own Berlin 2026's first day, experts unveiled 24 zero-day vulnerabilities, focusing on AI products and awarding $523,000 in bounties, showcasing the critical role of such events in preemptive cyber defense. Tasmania's hospitality sector faces disruption from a CMD Organization ransomware attack, spotlighting the persistent danger cybercrime poses to critical infrastructure and the need for robust defense strategies. Researchers have uncovered four critical vulnerabilities in OpenClaw, necessitating immediate action to prevent exploitation that could compromise data integrity and continuity of operational security. Join us…
People in this episode
Host: Cytadel Cyber
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- malware threats
- vulnerabilities
- ransomware
- AI in security
- cyber defense
Keywords
- Microsoft
- VELVET CHOLLIMA
- Pwn2Own
- ransomware
- OpenClaw
- cybersecurity
- vulnerabilities
- malware
Sponsors
Cytadel Cyber
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft, VELVET CHOLLIMA, CMD Organization
Products: OpenClaw
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