December 12, 2024 at 05:19PM Researchers found over 296,000 exposed Prometheus servers and exporters on the web, revealing sensitive data like plaintext passwords and enabling potential denial of service attacks. Vulnerabilities also posed risks for repojacking attacks, where attackers exploit deleted usernames to execute malicious code. Users are urged to secure their installations. ### Meeting … Read more
December 9, 2024 at 07:34PM Google’s Vanir tool enhances Android security patch validation by automating the identification of missing updates through static code analysis. Covering 95% of known vulnerabilities with a 97% accuracy rate, it significantly reduces patch fix time, offering efficiency improvements for manufacturers and potential adaptability for other platforms. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Complexity … Read more
December 6, 2024 at 01:57PM The Ultralytics YOLO11 AI model was compromised in a supply chain attack, deploying cryptominers via versions 8.3.41 and 8.3.42 on PyPI. Users installing these versions faced account bans. The company has released a clean version 8.3.43 and is conducting a security audit to prevent future incidents. **Meeting Takeaways: Ultralytics YOLO11 … Read more
December 6, 2024 at 10:07AM The latest “Census of Free and Open Source Software” highlights the rising significance of open source components, especially in Python and cloud connectivity. The report emphasizes the need for better funding and maintenance to enhance software security, as reliance on aging, unpaid developers poses sustainability challenges for critical software ecosystems. … Read more
December 6, 2024 at 07:00AM Google has open-sourced Vanir, a patch validation tool for Android developers to detect missing security patches efficiently. With automated code scanning, Vanir improves security update processes for OEMs, streamlining vulnerability management. The tool, which supports C/C++ and Java, can also be adapted for other ecosystems beyond security validation. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 05:08PM Two malicious Python packages falsely marketed as tools for ChatGPT and Claude contained an infostealer named “JarkaStealer.” Designed to lure developers, they masqueraded as legitimate APIs but ultimately compromised users’ data. Over 1,700 downloads occurred before the packages were removed following discovery by Kaspersky researchers. Here are the key takeaways … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 11:14AM qBittorrent fixed a long-standing remote code execution vulnerability related to SSL/TLS certificate validation in its DownloadManager. This flaw, present since 2010, allowed potential man-in-the-middle attacks. The issue was resolved in version 5.0.1, released on October 28, 2024, but users were not adequately informed. Immediate upgrade is recommended. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 08:05AM LottieFiles faced a security breach after a developer account was compromised, leading to malicious code being pushed to users, potentially draining their crypto wallets. The company released a safe version (2.0.8) and assured users that their other services were unaffected. Outside security experts were involved in resolving the incident. **Meeting … Read more
October 30, 2024 at 03:33PM The Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) v.1.0 was launched at All Things Open 2024 after extensive community collaboration. This definition establishes standards for evaluating AI systems as Open Source, emphasizing transparency in training data. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) aims to guide the industry in fostering an Open Source AI … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 09:36AM Over three dozen security vulnerabilities in open-source AI/ML models have been disclosed, with significant risks including remote code execution and data theft. Key flaws include IDOR vulnerabilities in Lunary and a critical path traversal issue in ChuanhuChatGPT. Users are urged to update their systems for protection against potential attacks. ### … Read more