How Secure Is Open-Source Software?

Aug 27, 2024 | Articles, Podcast

Open-source software is the building block of modern applications. From web frameworks to encryption tools, these readily available components offer developers a wealth of functionality and accelerate development cycles. However, this convenience comes with a hidden...

Cybersecurity: The Need for a Wake-Up Call

Aug 26, 2024 | Podcast

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/human-nature-is-causing-our-cybersecurity-problem Despite the significant consequences of cyberattacks, many organizations continue to neglect cybersecurity best practices. This procrastination stems from a human...

GitHub Actions Exposing Authentication Tokens in Popular Open-Source Projects

Aug 24, 2024 | Podcast

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/github-repo-artifacts-leak-tokens A security vulnerability in GitHub Actions has exposed authentication tokens for multiple high-profile open-source projects, including those from Google, Microsoft, AWS, and Red Hat. These exposed...

FlightAware Data Breach Exposes User Information for Over 3 Years

Aug 23, 2024 | Podcast

https://static.flightaware.com/pdf/fa_data_notification.pdf Popular flight tracking platform FlightAware suffered a data breach due to a configuration error that left user information exposed from January 1, 2021, to July 25, 2024. The breach potentially exposed a...

Ransomware on Track for Record Year Despite Fewer Victims Paying

Aug 22, 2024 | Podcast

2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder Ransomware attacks are seeing a surge in profitability in 2024, with victims on track to pay a record-breaking $459.8 million in the first half of the...

Mac Users Beware: Microsoft Apps May Have Allowed Hackers to Spy on You

Aug 21, 2024 | Podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/warning-microsoft-apps-macos-allows-hackers-spy-sgfwe Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in several popular Microsoft applications for macOS that could have allowed hackers to access your camera and microphone without...