August 15, 2023, Episode #207 - Tuesday
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Edwin Kwan: Popular Open Source Software Breaks Users' Trust
Popular open source software, Moq, has broken user trust by quietly making changes that collect user email addresses. The popular software has been downloaded over 476 million times.
๐ฆ๐บ Edwin Kwan, Sydney, Australia โ
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-open-source-project-moq-criticized-for-quietly-collecting-data/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-aws-distances-itself-from-moq-amid-data-collection-controversy/
Katy Craig: Goodbye Passwords
Soon passwords could be history. With passwordless tech, logging in will be safer and simple. Say goodbye to forgotten passwords, email phishing campaigns, and hello to a better online world.
๐บ๐ธ Katy Craig, San Diego, California โ
https://www.axiad.com/newsroom/axiad-and-esg-survey-82-of-respondents-indicate-passwordless-authentication-is-a-top-five-priority/
https://www.csoonline.com/article/649083/10-passwordless-authentication-solutions.html
Ian Garrett: Rapid Growth in Attacks Against Identity-based Security
A recent report shows a rapid growth of identity-based security threats. Cyber criminals are evolving their tactics, making them harder to detect by gaining legitimate access to target systems.
๐บ๐ธ Ian Garrett, Arlington, Virginia โ
https://www.csoonline.com/article/648894/identity-based-security-threats-are-growing-rapidly-report.html
Hillary Coover: DARPA Wants to Know What Role AI will Play in Cybersecurity
What role will AI play in cybersecurity? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA, will award a cumulative $18.5 million in prizes to winning teams and will fund up to seven small businesses with up to $1 million each to compete.
๐บ๐ธ Hillary Coover, Washington, DC โ
https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2023-08-09
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