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NIS2 will be enforced as of October 17, yet many organizations and even EU member states appear completely unprepared for implementation
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Smashing Security podcast #389: WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down
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WordPress’s emperor, Matt Mullenweg, demands a hefty tribute from WP Engine, and a battle erupts, leaving millions of websites hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the Internet Archive, a digital library preserving our online history, is under siege from hackers.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
CISA Urges Improvements in US Software Supply Chain Transparency
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CISA released the third edition of SBOM guidelines to enhance software component transparency
Ethical Hackers Embrace AI Tools Amid Rising Cyber Threats
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A new Bugcrowd study shows 71% of ethical hackers now see AI boosting hacking value, up from 21% in 2023
Coffee Lovers Warned of New Starbucks Phishing Scam
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Phishing emails claiming to be from Starbucks are offering recipients a “free Coffee Lovers Box” in an attempt to steal personal or install malware on devices
Cyber Threats Escalating Beyond Ability to Defend, New NCSC Head Warns
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New NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne warned in a speech that there is a widening gap between escalating threats and society’s ability to defend against them
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FIDO Alliance Proposes New Passkey Exchange Standard
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The new set of specifications could enable users to securely move passkeys and all other credentials across providers
Experts Play Down Significance of Chinese Quantum “Hack”
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DigiCert says imminent crypto threat from quantum computing has been over-hyped
UK Government Launches AI Safety Scheme to Tackle Deepfakes
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New government grants for AI safety research are designed to fund work into deepfakes and other cyber risks