Episode #207: Popular Open Source Software Breaks Users’ Trust; Goodbye Passwords; Rapid Growth in Attacks Against Identity-based Security; DARPA Wants to Know What Role AI will Play in Cybersecurity

August 15, 2023, Episode #207 - Tuesday

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Edwin Kwan: Popular Open Source Software Breaks Users' Trust

Popular open source software, Moq, has broken user trust by quietly making changes that collect user email addresses. The popular software has been downloaded over 476 million times.

🇦🇺 Edwin Kwan, Sydney, Australia ↗

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-open-source-project-moq-criticized-for-quietly-collecting-data/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-aws-distances-itself-from-moq-amid-data-collection-controversy/

Katy Craig: Goodbye Passwords

Soon passwords could be history. With passwordless tech, logging in will be safer and simple. Say goodbye to forgotten passwords, email phishing campaigns, and hello to a better online world.

🇺🇸 Katy Craig, San Diego, California ↗

https://www.axiad.com/newsroom/axiad-and-esg-survey-82-of-respondents-indicate-passwordless-authentication-is-a-top-five-priority/

https://www.csoonline.com/article/649083/10-passwordless-authentication-solutions.html

Ian Garrett: Rapid Growth in Attacks Against Identity-based Security

A recent report shows a rapid growth of identity-based security threats. Cyber criminals are evolving their tactics, making them harder to detect by gaining legitimate access to target systems.

🇺🇸 Ian Garrett, Arlington, Virginia ↗

https://www.csoonline.com/article/648894/identity-based-security-threats-are-growing-rapidly-report.html

Hillary Coover: DARPA Wants to Know What Role AI will Play in Cybersecurity

What role will AI play in cybersecurity? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA, will award a cumulative $18.5 million in prizes to winning teams and will fund up to seven small businesses with up to $1 million each to compete.

🇺🇸 Hillary Coover, Washington, DC ↗

https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2023-08-09

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