Tag: software

  • Slashdot: Ubuntu Linux Impacted By Decade-Old ‘needrestart’ Flaw That Gives Root

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/21/0057206/ubuntu-linux-impacted-by-decade-old-needrestart-flaw-that-gives-root?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Ubuntu Linux Impacted By Decade-Old ‘needrestart’ Flaw That Gives Root Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details five local privilege escalation vulnerabilities found in the Linux utility “needrestart,” crucial for professionals in security and compliance to recognize, as they highlight significant risks associated with resource…

  • Slashdot: Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/20/181206/apple-says-mac-users-targeted-in-zero-day-cyberattacks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple’s recent security updates address critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Intel-based Mac systems that were under active attack, highlighting the importance of timely patch management and awareness of state-sponsored cyber threats. Detailed Description: Apple’s…

  • Alerts: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/11/20/apple-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply…

  • Google Online Security Blog: Leveling Up Fuzzing: Finding more vulnerabilities with AI

    Source URL: http://security.googleblog.com/2024/11/leveling-up-fuzzing-finding-more.html Source: Google Online Security Blog Title: Leveling Up Fuzzing: Finding more vulnerabilities with AI Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses significant advancements in automated vulnerability discovery utilizing AI, specifically highlighting the OSS-Fuzz project’s recent successes with AI-powered fuzzing, which led to the identification of critical vulnerabilities, including…

  • Cloud Blog: Build, deploy, and promote AI agents through Google Cloud’s AI agent ecosystem

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/partners/build-deploy-and-promote-ai-agents-through-the-google-cloud-ai-agent-ecosystem-program/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Build, deploy, and promote AI agents through Google Cloud’s AI agent ecosystem Feedly Summary: We’ve seen a sharp rise in demand from enterprises that want to use AI agents to automate complex tasks, personalize customer experiences, and increase operational efficiency. Today, we’re announcing a Google Cloud AI agent…

  • The Register: Google’s AI bug hunters sniff out two dozen-plus code gremlins that humans missed

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/20/google_ossfuzz/ Source: The Register Title: Google’s AI bug hunters sniff out two dozen-plus code gremlins that humans missed Feedly Summary: OSS-Fuzz is making a strong argument for LLMs in security research Google’s OSS-Fuzz project, which uses large language models (LLMs) to help find bugs in code repositories, has now helped identify 26 vulnerabilities,…

  • Alerts: 2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/11/20/2024-cwe-top-25-most-dangerous-software-weaknesses Source: Alerts Title: 2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses Feedly Summary: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HSSEDI), operated by MITRE, has released the 2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses. This annual list identifies the most critical…

  • The Register: European Cloud Competition Observatory created to keep an eye on software licensing

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/20/european_cloud_competition_observatory/ Source: The Register Title: European Cloud Competition Observatory created to keep an eye on software licensing Feedly Summary: Initiative follows Microsoft settlement with CISPE consortium Exclusive The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) consortium has launched the European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) to keep an eye on software licensing practices in…

  • Hacker News: 1-Bit AI Infrastructure

    Source URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.16144 Source: Hacker News Title: 1-Bit AI Infrastructure Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the advancements in 1-bit Large Language Models (LLMs), highlighting the BitNet and BitNet b1.58 models that promise improved efficiency in processing speed and energy usage. The development of a software stack enables local…

  • Krebs on Security: Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/11/fintech-giant-finastra-investigating-data-breach/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach Feedly Summary: The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Finastra, which provides software and services to 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, notified customers of…