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  • The Register: It’s 2025 and almost half of you are still paying ransomware operators

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/30/information_security_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: It’s 2025 and almost half of you are still paying ransomware operators Feedly Summary: PLUS: Crooks target hardware crypto wallets; Bad flaws in Brother printers; ,O365 allows takeover-free phishing; and more Infosec in Brief Despite warnings not to pay ransomware operators, almost half of those infected by the…

  • Slashdot: New NSA/CISA Report Again Urges the Use of Memory-Safe Programming Language

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/29/1956256/new-nsacisa-report-again-urges-the-use-of-memory-safe-programming-language?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: New NSA/CISA Report Again Urges the Use of Memory-Safe Programming Language Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report from CISA and NSA emphasizes the critical importance of adopting memory-safe programming languages to enhance software security and reduce vulnerabilities. It outlines both the benefits and challenges associated…

  • The Register: Uncle Sam wants you – to use memory-safe programming languages

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/27/cisa_nsa_call_formemory_safe_languages/ Source: The Register Title: Uncle Sam wants you – to use memory-safe programming languages Feedly Summary: ‘Memory vulnerabilities pose serious risks to national security and critical infrastructure,’ say CISA and NSA The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) this week published guidance urging software developers…

  • Slashdot: Brother Printer Bug In 689 Models Exposes Millions To Hacking

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    Source URL: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/06/26/2351234/brother-printer-bug-in-689-models-exposes-millions-to-hacking?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Brother Printer Bug In 689 Models Exposes Millions To Hacking Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Recent discoveries by Rapid7 have identified significant vulnerabilities in hundreds of printer models, particularly from Brother, exposing millions of devices to potential attacks. The most critical flaw allows attackers to bypass…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Getting a career in cybersecurity isn’t easy, but this can help

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/getting-a-career-in-cybersecurity-isnt-easy-but-this-can-help/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Getting a career in cybersecurity isn’t easy, but this can help Feedly Summary: This week, Joe reflects on his unique path into cybersecurity and shares honest advice for breaking into the field. Plus, learn how cybercriminals are abusing AI to launch more sophisticated attacks and what you…

  • The Register: Cisco fixes two critical make-me-root bugs on Identity Services Engine components

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/26/patch_up_cisco_fixes_two/ Source: The Register Title: Cisco fixes two critical make-me-root bugs on Identity Services Engine components Feedly Summary: A 10.0 and a 9.8 – these aren’t patches to dwell on Cisco has dropped patches for a pair of critical vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code on vulnerable systems.… AI…

  • Anchore: Time to Take Another Look at Grype: A Year of Major Improvements

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    Source URL: https://anchore.com/blog/time-to-take-another-look-at-grype-a-year-of-major-improvements/ Source: Anchore Title: Time to Take Another Look at Grype: A Year of Major Improvements Feedly Summary: If you last tried Grype a year ago and haven’t checked back recently, you’re in for some pleasant surprises. The past twelve months have significantly improved the accuracy and performance of our open source vulnerability…