# When one weak link is enough.

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Podcast: [CyberWire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyberwire-daily-454880)
Published: 2026-04-20T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/2534/notes
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Cloud platform Vercel confirms a data breach. Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server restart loops. Bluesky gets DDoSed. Insurers keep close watch on an AI hiring discrimination suit. Cybersecurity workforce turnover rises. Scammers abuse Apple’s email notification system. A Scattered Spider member pleads guilty to SMS phishing and cryptocurrency theft. Monday business brief. Our guest is Melissa K. Smith, SVP, Global Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at SentinelOne, discussing building a unified defense through strategic partnerships. A budget beacon briefly betrays a boat’s bearing. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today on our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Melissa K. Smith, SVP, Global Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at SentinelOne discussing building a unified defense through strategic partnerships. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Vercel confirms breach as hackers claim to be selling stolen data (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server issues (Bleeping Computer) Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack (SecurityWeek) Who is liable when artificial intelligence makes mistakes? (Financial Times) Insurance carriers quietly back away from covering AI outputs (CSO Online) Compensation vs. Burnout: The New Retention Calculus for Cybersecurity Leaders (Security Boulevard) Watch out, hackers are abusing Apple account notifications to distribute malware, steal money and data (TechRadar) British Scattered Spide…

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