ISC StormCast for Friday, August 23rd, 2024

Unexpected web traffic from OpenAI raises eyebrows as they scan for WordPress vulnerabilities. Recent findings reveal broken Linux boot partitions after a Microsoft update, alongside a critical Chrome zero-day fix. Cisco addresses a zero-day exploit linked to a Chinese threat group, while SolarWinds deals with a helpdesk backdoor issue. A deep dive into memory-safe programming languages highlights their potential to enhance software security and mitigate systemic vulnerabilities, stressing the need for robust development practices.