Cyber Security Headlines MITRE bailout, Krebs exits SentinelOne, Apple fixes zero-days
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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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CISA Bails Out MITRE
- CISA considers the CVE program invaluable and prioritized it to prevent disruption by funding MITRE.
- This highlights the critical role CVE and CWE programs play in cybersecurity infrastructure.
Chris Krebs Resignation Story
- Chris Krebs resigned from SentinelOne after his security clearance was revoked by presidential order.
- He framed his departure as a personal fight for democracy and rule of law, separate from the company.
Apple Zero-Days Exploited
- Apple patched two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in targeted iPhone attacks across multiple OSes.
- The flaws enable remote code execution and bypass of pointer authentication, showing advanced attacker capabilities.