Risky Business
Risky Business #739 -- ALPHV exit scams while Change Healthcare burns
Mar 5, 2024
This podcast discusses the aftermath of a healthcare ransomware attack, including a hefty payment to AlphaV and an exit scam. They explore memory safety in cybersecurity, the urgency for improved security measures after a breach, and enhancing security with continuous access evaluation profiles. Additionally, they address stability in identity infrastructure administration and highlight the importance of strong authentication measures at the IDP level.
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Quick takeaways
- Memory corruption remains a prevalent vulnerability despite emphasis on memory safety in severe bugs.
- ConnectWise's critical security flaw allowed system code execution through bypassing access controls via URL manipulation.
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Memory Safety Bugs Still Prevail
Despite the prevalence of memory safety issues in severe bugs, many vulnerabilities in the wild leverage memory corruption issues, highlighting the importance of using memory-safe languages.
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