3 Cybersecurity Threats You Should Know (Learn these skills!)

Cybersecurity is full of headlines breaches, exploits, threat groups.

But if you’re working in cybersecurity, it’s not always clear what to pay attention to… or how it connects to your goals. Let’s break it down!

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Alrighty! Let’s break down 3 major cybersecurity stories from this month and more importantly, what they mean for your learning, your mindset, and your job search.

Let’s get into it.

1. FBI: Play Ransomware Group Breached Over 900 Organizations

The FBI, CISA, and Australian Cyber Security Centre confirmed that the Play ransomware group has breached over 900 organizations. 

That’s triple what was reported in 2023 and includes hospitals, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure.

Why it matters to you:

If you’re applying for SOC, GRC, or IR roles, this is a conversation you want to be ready for.

Understanding ransomware, lateral movement, and response strategy shows you think like someone who belongs on the inside.

What you can do with this:

Bring it up in interviews or networking chats to show you’re tracking major ransomware threats  and link it to your understanding of detection, incident response, or data recovery strategies.

2. Google Uncovers Vishing Campaign Targeting Salesforce Users

A threat group called UNC6040 impersonated IT staff by phone and tricked employees into installing a fake Salesforce tool, gaining deep access to customer data.

Why it matters to you:
Social engineering isn’t just phishing emails, it’s evolving into live calls, fake help desks, and trust-based attacks.

If you're focused on GRC, compliance, or user training, this is your space to shine.

What you can do with this:

If you're focused on GRC, user training, or risk management, use this as a talking point to show you understand how attackers bypass tech by targeting trust.

3. Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited

Google patched a serious Chrome vulnerability (CVE-2025-5419) that allowed attackers to corrupt memory through the browser’s V8 engine. It was actively exploited in the wild.

Why it matters to you:

Everyday tools like browsers are now threat surfaces.

If you're in blue team, vulnerability management, or just learning about patch cycles, this shows how urgent and real these risks are.

What you can do with this:

Reference this example when explaining why patching and browser security matter, especially in environments where users may not know how exposed they are.

Even if you’re early in your journey, reading these updates and thinking critically about them gives you an edge.

Not because you’ll memorize every threat group or CVE but because you’re training yourself to think like someone in the industry.

That habit? It builds confidence. It shows up in interviews.

If you’re looking for a full list of cybersecurity skills to learn to get hired, this is for you:

And it quietly puts you ahead of the pack. Keep learning, you got this!

- Sandra