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Lapsus$ Extortion Group Claims Okta Hack, Microsoft Source Code Leak | WIRED
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Posted on March 22, 2022 by

This is exactly why I am always leery about allowing a third party to authenticate users. Source: Lapsus$ Extortion Group Claims Okta Hack, Microsoft Source Code Leak | WIRED

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50% reduction in accounts being compromised with MFA
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Posted on February 9, 2022 by

This just goes to show a little inconvenience, can significantly increase security. https://9to5google.com/2022/02/08/google-account-2sv/

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Open source developer corrupts widely-used libraries, affecting tons of projects – The Verge
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Posted on January 12, 2022 by

This is why I have trust issues with using open source projects which aren’t supported by companies.  While he isn’t wrong I think there were much better ways to handle this. Source: Open source developer corrupts widely-used libraries, affecting tons … Continue reading →

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93% of tested networks are vulnerable to breach…
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Posted on December 27, 2021 by

Just more evidence that cybersecurity is important for all companies. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/93-of-tested-networks-vulnerable-to-breach-pentesters-find

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New Windows 10 zero-day gives admin rights, gets unofficial patch
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Posted on November 27, 2021 by

Microsoft has really been terrible with their patches recently. They just can’t seem to get things right recently. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-10-zero-day-gives-admin-rights-gets-unofficial-patch/

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