The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods NB536: Fortinet FortiOS Goes Post-Quantum; Intel Scales Back Global Projects
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Jul 28, 2025 Recent memory safety bugs in Firefox and Thunderbird raise critical security concerns. Meanwhile, state-sponsored attacks target Microsoft SharePoint, prompting discussions on advanced quantum security initiatives by Fortinet. The podcast also delves into the booming investment in network automation and the legal hurdles of Broadcom's merger with VMware. Intel's shifting strategies due to financial struggles and potential vulnerabilities in Aruba's products are examined, alongside Nokia's promising financial outlook amidst ongoing challenges in network infrastructure.
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Memory Bugs Demand Upgrades
- Memory safety bugs in Firefox and Thunderbird present significant risks, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
- Upgrading to the latest software version is essential to mitigate these security vulnerabilities.
Urgent Patch SharePoint Servers
- If you run on-prem SharePoint, promptly apply Microsoft's patches to counter ongoing warlock ransomware attacks.
- Use Microsoft's detailed detection and mitigation plan to protect vulnerable servers from the Storm2603 hacking group.
Fortinet Goes Post-Quantum
- Fortinet integrates post-quantum cryptography in FortiOS 7.6, supporting NIST-approved and emerging algorithms.
- Embracing quantum hardening shows industry seriousness despite uncertain timelines for quantum computing threats.