> TODAY'S SUMMARY (2 articles)
A significant vulnerability in Node-RED, a flow-based programming tool developed by Siemens, is being actively exploited by attackers due to many users failing to apply available patches. This highlights the ongoing issue of unpatched software vulnerabilities serving as entry points for cybercriminals. Organizations are urged to prioritize timely updates and vulnerability management to mitigate risks. Additionally, general cyber threat trends continue to evolve, with attackers increasingly targeting unmaintained software and leveraging known exploits. Cybersecurity awareness and proactive measures remain essential in protecting against these persistent threats.
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It’s time to close this chapter of our industry’s past. To distance ourselves from the World Wrestling Federation and comic book superheroes. We’re talking about hacker handles: Dildog, Thomas Dullien, Matt Blaze etc. When the Internet was young and fancy-free, hacker handles had their place. They a...
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