Time to make C the COBOL of this centuryBuffer overflow vulnerabilities in software are deemed avoidable and frustrating by authorities, prompting calls for better coding practices and alternatives to C.
THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 February]The rise of AI tools like DeepSeek presents significant security challenges that necessitate rigorous scrutiny and regulation.
Australia and Google turn to AI to protect critical infrastructureAustralia is partnering with Google to enhance the cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure through automated flaw detection in software supply chains.
Want developers to build secure software? You need to ditch these two programming languagesProgramming languages like C and C++ are vulnerable to memory safety issues, increasing security risks for developers and organizations.
36% of global internet traffic originated from botsCyberattacks are increasingly targeting multiple customers, with 91% of attacks employing mass scanning to exploit vulnerabilities.
A brief history of mass-hacks | TechCrunchEnterprise cybersecurity tools, while essential, often contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers.
Major Vulnerabilities Patched in SonicWall, Palo Alto Expedition, and Aviatrix ControllersMultiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks' Expedition tool could allow attackers to access sensitive data and files.Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the critical flaws in the Expedition migration tool.
Google's AI bug hunters sniff out two dozen-plus code flawsGoogle's OSS-Fuzz enhances software security by identifying vulnerabilities with AI-driven techniques, notably finding flaws that human testers often miss.
Australia and Google turn to AI to protect critical infrastructureAustralia is partnering with Google to enhance the cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure through automated flaw detection in software supply chains.
Want developers to build secure software? You need to ditch these two programming languagesProgramming languages like C and C++ are vulnerable to memory safety issues, increasing security risks for developers and organizations.
36% of global internet traffic originated from botsCyberattacks are increasingly targeting multiple customers, with 91% of attacks employing mass scanning to exploit vulnerabilities.
A brief history of mass-hacks | TechCrunchEnterprise cybersecurity tools, while essential, often contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers.
Major Vulnerabilities Patched in SonicWall, Palo Alto Expedition, and Aviatrix ControllersMultiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks' Expedition tool could allow attackers to access sensitive data and files.Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the critical flaws in the Expedition migration tool.
Google's AI bug hunters sniff out two dozen-plus code flawsGoogle's OSS-Fuzz enhances software security by identifying vulnerabilities with AI-driven techniques, notably finding flaws that human testers often miss.
NVDEnd-of-Life versions of Node.js are unsupported and expose systems to security vulnerabilities.Users should upgrade to currently supported Node.js versions to mitigate risks.
Boffins carve up C so code can be converted to RustA method to convert C code to Rust has been developed to enhance memory safety in software.
Secure software development education report from the Linux Foundation | App Developer MagazineUrgent need for formalized industry education and training programs in secure software development.
Microsoft Crashes it's service! Why We Need an Open Source FutureMicrosoft outage caused by third-party update resulted in global disruptions
US, allies say North Korean hackers steal military secrets DW 07/25/2024North Korean hackers, known as Anadriel, target defense and engineering companies globally for classified military secrets to support Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Optus breach is a wake-up call for secure coding practicesCoding error in Optus Mobile systems led to a major data breach affecting over nine million customers, emphasizing the critical importance of secure coding practices.