Dec 18, 2023 | Podcast
It’s been almost 3 years since the critical Log4j vulnerability was disclosed and there are still approximately 38% of applications using vulnerable versions of the Apache Log4j library. Despite patches being available shortly after vulnerability disclosure,...
Dec 15, 2023 | Podcast
Apple will soon be introducing a Stolen Device Protection feature which is aimed at enhancing security if an iPhone is stolen, particularly in scenarios where thieves obtain the device passcode. The feature is currently in beta testing and relies on biometrics via...
Dec 14, 2023 | Podcast
Over 50% of insider attacks involve exploiting elevation of privilege flaws. A research study, based on data from January 2021 to April 2023, shows a rise in insider threats, with 55% relying on privilege escalation exploits and the remaining 45% introducing risks by...
Dec 13, 2023 | Podcast
In a significant update, Meta has announced the rollout of default end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls on Messenger and Facebook. This means that private chats and calls across Messenger will now be automatically encrypted by default, enhancing...
Dec 12, 2023 | Podcast
A set of 14 security vulnerabilities named “5Ghoul” has been discovered in the firmware implementation of 5G mobile network modems from major chipset vendors like MediaTek and Qualcomm. The flaws impact USB and IoT modems, along with hundreds of smartphone...
Dec 11, 2023 | Podcast
Atlassian has issued an email warning customers of four critical vulnerabilities, each rated 9.0 or higher. Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket servers, as well as a companion app for macOS are affected. The vulnerabilities, rated at least 9.0 out of 10, include a...
