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## Google’s Bazel Build System Boosts Container Security Google’s Bazel build system supports developers in creating container images in a more secure and efficient manner. Developers can use Starlark, a high-level build language, to create rules instructing Bazel on what to do, and related rules are combined into a ruleset for creating binaries and running…
hink our approach to governance in the age of AI and transformative technologies. As technology continues to advance, the risks posed to democracy become increasingly catastrophic. Our political and economic systems of governance, which were created in the 18th century, do not align incentives well, and they are being hacked too effectively. Therefore, new systems…
Rockwell Automation, a global automation company, has disclosed more than a dozen vulnerabilities in its products, according to a report by SecurityWeek. This disclosure was made available to its customers, and some were also distributed by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). These advisories describe vulnerabilities found in Rockwell’s Kinetix 5500 control routers,…
Microsoft Enhances Security of MFA with “Number Matching” Feature Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an essential security measure in identity and access management, but it is not infallible against attackers who use social engineering to bypass MFA controls. As a way to enhance the security of MFA, Microsoft is enforcing “number matching” for all users of…
Google Rolls Out Passkey Support for Passreplaceless Authentication Google has now joined Apple by expanding its support for passwordless authentication through the use of passkeys for users. Passkeys, based on the FIDO Alliance FIDO2, can allow users to access their Google Accounts through biometric authentication without requiring passwords or multi-factor authentication. Passkeys are private cryptographic…
Leaked Babuk Code Fuels New Wave of VMware ESXi Ransomware The cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has issued a warning regarding a rise in newly developed ransomware families that aim to infect VMware ESXi systems using the leaked Babuk source code. The Babuk ransomware targeted several organizations in January 2021; its malware source code was later leaked…
Russia-Linked APT28 Hacking Group Targets Ukrainian Government Bodies The Russian-linked hacking group, APT28, has once again targeted government bodies, this time in Ukraine, with a spear-phishing campaign disguised as “Windows Update” guides. This technique, known as social engineering, aims to trick the recipients into executing a PowerShell command by making them believe that the email…
Whodunnit? Cybercrook gets 6 years for ransoming his own employer is a recent case of cyber-extortion that made headlines in the US. The attack can be classified as an inside job because the perpetrator was an ex-senior coder of the organization who had sysadmin powers on the network. The sophisticated cyberattack followed a typical path,…
Silicon Valley Bank Crisis and Cybersecurity Breaches: Lessons and Reflections for the Software Industry In today’s world, cybersecurity breaches have become a growing concern for organizations that can ultimately damage their brand’s reputation. Recently, the Silicon Valley Bank crisis highlighted the importance of how risk-related incidents can play out in other industries besides cybersecurity. This…
Ransomware Attacks Decline for the First Time Ever: Progress and Results of Joint Efforts In 2022, ransomware attacks have surprisingly decreased thanks to the efforts of enterprises and governments worldwide. This positive news comes from the Ransomware Task Force (RTF), an industry group established in 2020 during the rise of ransomware at the onset of…