Gov’s Bug Watch: A Fresh Chapter in Correcting Flaws
Alright then, let’s explore what the government has been engaged in with their new shiny gadget – this automated vulnerability scanning system. It seems they have finally realized that attempting to patch security gaps with adhesive tape and hopeful thinking wasn’t sufficient. Now, they’re resolving DNS vulnerabilities an impressive 84 percent quicker. About time, right?
Firefox Gets Fierce with XSS Safeguards
Mozilla’s charging ahead with their Firefox browser, now incorporating some XSS safeguards. It’s akin to equipping your grandmother with a spiky handbag to fend off the bad elements. Kudos to them for ensuring our safety while we browse for cat videos and pricey gadgets.
CISA’s Leadership Game of Musical Chairs
Over at CISA, it’s as if someone has hit shuffle on the leadership tracklist. New personalities, new concepts – let’s just hope they don’t mess around too much and keep the security locomotive moving. We don’t have time for procrastination when cyber chaos is lurking.
FTC Simplifying Life for Some
The FTC has opted to grant certain data collectors a reprieve, absolving them from some regulations. Whether this is a blessing or a burden, only time will reveal. Here’s to hoping it doesn’t pave the way for more antics from the data-thirsty giants.
Summary: Concluding the Week’s Antics
Infosec In Brief DNS vulnerabilities are being tackled 84 percent faster in the UK public sector due to an automated vulnerability scanning system initiated as part of a program launched early last year.
