The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods NB509: FCC to Raise Funds for Rip-and-Replace of Chinese Telco Gear; Billionaire Space Race Takes Off
Jan 13, 2025
This episode dives into pressing cybersecurity risks, specifically vulnerabilities in Perl and Ivanti. The FCC's bold move to upend telecoms by removing Chinese gear raises eyebrows despite no concrete evidence of threats. On the tech frontier, Verizon showcases impressive 5.5Gbps speeds while discussions on AI chip investments highlight market impacts and acquisition moves. The race in space heats up with Blue Origin's rocket tests, spotlighting the competitive dynamics between major players like SpaceX and the challenges of satellite technology.
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Perl Security Update
- Update Perl's PRNG to a cryptographically secure one.
- This addresses the vulnerability due to its use in security contexts.
Ivanti Vulnerability Mitigation
- For Ivanti Connect Secure, factory reset in addition to software upgrades.
- Consider additional steps for Policy Secure and ZTA gateways.
FCC Spectrum Auction for Rip and Replace
- The FCC wants to auction spectrum licenses to fund removal of Chinese network gear.
- This is despite a lack of evidence linking the gear to Salt Typhoon attacks.