#SoftwareSecurity

Google’s AI-Powered OSS-Fuzz Tool Finds 26 Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Projects

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November 21, 2024 at 03:13AM Google’s AI-powered fuzzing tool, OSS-Fuzz, has uncovered 26 vulnerabilities, including a medium-severity flaw in OpenSSL (CVE-2024-9143), indicating significant advancements in automated vulnerability detection. The tool enhances code coverage and is part of Google’s transition to memory-safe languages like Rust, alongside new security checks in C++. **Meeting Takeaways – Nov 21, … Read more

MITRE shares 2024’s top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses

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November 20, 2024 at 03:43PM MITRE released its annual list of the top 25 common software weaknesses, highlighting vulnerabilities behind 31,000 disclosures from June 2023 to June 2024. These flaws can be exploited by attackers to gain control over systems or steal data. Organizations are encouraged to prioritize addressing these vulnerabilities in their security strategies. … Read more

Apple Releases Urgent Updates to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

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November 20, 2024 at 12:18AM Apple has released security updates for multiple operating systems to fix two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-44308, allowing arbitrary code execution, and CVE-2024-44309, enabling cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Users are urged to update their devices promptly to mitigate security risks. **Meeting Takeaways: November 20, 2024 – Security Updates on Zero-Day … Read more

SWEEPS Educational Initiative Offers Application Security Training

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November 19, 2024 at 10:45PM The SWEEPS initiative, funded by a $2.5 million grant, aims to enhance secure coding skills among software developers through workshops, courses, and bootcamps. Targeting all career stages, it addresses the skills gap in software security, promoting best practices to defend against cyberattacks. Enrollment prioritizes U.S. citizens with military backgrounds. **Meeting … Read more

Lessons From OSC&R on Protecting the Software Supply Chain

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November 15, 2024 at 09:44AM Today’s software development, combining open source, third-party, and custom code, faces heightened vulnerabilities, as evidenced by notable breaches. A recent report highlights that 95% of organizations encounter serious risks, emphasizing the need for proactive, multilayered security strategies throughout the development life cycle to mitigate these ongoing threats effectively. ### Meeting … Read more

The Power of the Purse: How to Ensure Security by Design

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November 12, 2024 at 10:03AM The CISA’s Secure by Design pledge, aimed at improving cybersecurity in software companies, is voluntary and lacks regulatory enforcement, raising concerns about its effectiveness. With rising data breaches, a more aggressive governmental approach, including mandatory compliance measures similar to the EU’s standardization efforts, is necessary to ensure robust cybersecurity. ### … Read more

Google: Big Sleep AI Agent Puts SQLite Software Bug to Bed

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November 4, 2024 at 10:51AM Google’s Big Sleep AI successfully identified its first real-world vulnerability in SQLite, a widely used open-source database, highlighting AI’s potential in cybersecurity. This memory-safety flaw was reported and swiftly fixed by developers. The achievement underscores the promise of AI in enhancing software vulnerability detection and prevention prior to public release. … Read more

Cybersecurity Training Resources Often Limited to Developers

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October 30, 2024 at 12:59PM Recent studies reveal that many cybersecurity executives prioritize software security training only for select employees, often neglecting company-wide awareness. Factors like customer satisfaction and financial costs drive their decisions, leading to ineffective training strategies. Effective, tailored training for all employees is essential to mitigate risks and enhance organizational resilience against … Read more

Apple Patches Over 70 Vulnerabilities Across iOS, macOS, Other Products

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October 29, 2024 at 05:37AM Apple has launched security updates for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15, fixing over 70 vulnerabilities. These updates enhance the security of various Apple products. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Updates Released**: Apple has issued security updates for both iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15. 2. **Purpose of Updates**: These updates … Read more

US, Australia Release New Security Guide for Software Makers

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October 25, 2024 at 08:46AM CISA, FBI, and ACSC have released guidance aimed at assisting software manufacturers in creating secure deployment processes. This new security guide aims to strengthen the safety and reliability of software applications. The information was shared in a report by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Publication of Guidance**: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … Read more