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MITRE bailout, Krebs exits SentinelOne, Apple fixes zero-days

Apr 17, 2025
MITRE receives a crucial bailout from CISA just in time. The cybersecurity landscape shifts as Krebs departs SentinelOne after his security clearance is revoked. Apple steps up by patching two zero-day vulnerabilities that targeted iPhones. Meanwhile, a significant data breach involving Oracle raises alarms, prompting CISA to issue crucial recommendations for organizations at risk.
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Quick takeaways

  • CISA's emergency funding for MITRE ensures continued support for critical cybersecurity initiatives like CVE and CWE over the next 11 months.
  • Recent vulnerabilities in mobile apps highlight the urgent need for improved encryption practices, as 92% of tested applications were found flawed.

Deep dives

MITRE Bailout and CISA's Commitment

CISA has provided a last-minute funding extension to MITRE to avoid a gap in key cybersecurity programs. This funding ensures the continuation of the common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) and common weakness enumeration (CWE) initiatives, which CISA has labeled as critical to the cybersecurity community. MITRE's Vice President confirmed that the contract extension will last for 11 months, emphasizing the importance of these programs in enhancing security standards. The funding decision reflects CISA's prioritization of effective vulnerability management necessary for maintaining a robust cybersecurity framework.

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