Valo Security Podcast: Mikko Hyppönen on Salesforce security, ransomware, and the rise of AI

In this Valo security podcast, Jari Salomaa (CEO, Valo) sits down with Mikko Hyppönen — cybersecurity legend, investor at Valo, and now Chief Research Officer at Sensofusion.

The two dive into:
• Why Salesforce has become a prime target for groups like Scattered Spider and ShinyHunters
• How ransomware tactics have shifted from fame-seeking hackers to organized cybercrime
• The growing risks from connected apps, extortion, and encryption inside Salesforce orgs
• What business leaders need to know about risk management in the age of SaaS
• How AI is reshaping both opportunities and threats in cybersecurity

Mikko also shares insights from his decades-long career, including his Black Hat keynote, and his new role in drone defense.

About Valo

Valo.ai is a San Francisco–based AI software provider (originally incorporated as Valo Security, Inc. in 2023) dedicated to enhancing Salesforce administration through AI-driven observability and risk management. Valo's #1 Security Solution in AppExchange provides real time visibility to Salesforce users, apps and AI agents with security scoring and remediation steps for risks and issues. Get more information at https://www.valo.ai/