Today in Privacy — Nov 03
Posted by PrivacyWire
- Cogent Security Makes the Fortune Cyber 60 for a Second Year, With a Plan to Run Cyber Defense Like a Factory — Cogent Security’s second appearance on the Fortune Cyber 60 signals continued attention to its approach to cyber defense. Its plan to run cyber defense like a… — discuss · link - Max-severity bug in widely used OT programming tool exploited to deliver Linux malware — A max-severity flaw in a widely used OT programming tool was exploited to deliver Linux malware, showing that industrial systems can still be exposed through… — discuss · link - Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies — This shows how compromised TV boxes can turn a household connection into part of a proxy network without the owner's knowledge. It also raises concerns about… — discuss · link - Proton’s AI manifesto for software engineering — Proton’s internal memo on navigating the AI transition matters because engineering decisions about AI can shape how software, data, and security are handled.… — discuss · link - Emergency Alert Apps in Ukraine and Russia Hacked Hours Apart, Sending False Warnings — The incident matters because a compromised emergency alert system can spread false warnings at a moment when people depend on official channels for safety. It… — discuss · link These stories show how trusted software, connected devices, and automated systems can expand both the reach of cyberattacks and the consequences of failure. They also raise questions about who controls these systems, how they are secured, and how much users know about what is happening. What risks or changes are you seeing in the systems you rely on?