CyberWire Daily Biden’s final cyber order tackles digital weaknesses.
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Jan 9, 2025 The Biden administration is pushing for stronger cybersecurity measures through a new executive order. Critical vulnerabilities have been exposed in various software, including a zero-day flaw in Ivanti and a breach involving over 360,000 records. A guest discusses the balance of AI and human oversight in security. Fake exploits targeting researchers spark concern, while a phony recruitment phishing campaign emerges. Fellow tech enthusiasts humorously critique the least desirable gadgets showcased at CES. It's a landscape ripe with threats and innovative solutions.
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Cybersecurity Executive Order
- The executive order proposes securing cryptographic keys via hardware and tightening access for contractors.
- Software vendors must adhere to cybersecurity standards, including fixing vulnerabilities and using multi-factor authentication.
Ivanti Vulnerability
- Update Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices immediately to address a critical zero-day vulnerability.
- Factory reset devices before updating to remove potential malware faking updates.
Kerio Control Flaw
- A critical Kerio Control firewall vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper input sanitization.
- This enables attacks like HTTP response splitting and open redirects, potentially granting root access.