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The CVE Near-Death Experience - The 443 Podcast - Episode 327

This week on the podcast, we discuss how the CVE program was granted an 11th hour temporary reprieve after the program's steward, MITRE, originally announced their contract had not been renewed. After that, we cover the recent cyberattack against 4chan that took it offline and resulted in leaked moderator information and source code. We end with a quick discussion on a post-exploitation technique being used in the wild against Fortinet FortiGate devices.

Key Takeaways from the Latest ISR: More Malware, and Harder to Detect

Malware hasn’t just increased—it’s become harder to detect. Evasive techniques are reshaping the threat landscape and pushing traditional security models to their limits. Today’s advanced malware campaigns are consistently slipping past multiple layers of defense—from email and network to endpoints—challenging even the most robust infrastructures.

Revoking Security Clearances as Punishment - The 443 Podcast - Episode 326

This week on the podcast, we discuss a recent White House executive order that revoked the security clearances of former CISA chief Christopher Krebs as well as all other employees at SentinelOne and the implications that brings to our industry. Before that, we give a quick update on the Oracle Cloud breach from a few weeks back that Oracle has finally confirmed. We end with our thoughts on a few Microsoft Windows AI features that just launched in early preview and how they might impact data privacy and security.

5 Cybersecurity Seeds to Plant for a Secure Tomorrow

Building strong cybersecurity doesn’t require fancy tools or a Hollywood-style war room. Often, it just takes the basics ‒ done really well. Think of it like gardening: healthy habits, applied consistently, create deep roots that protect your business when storms roll in. Here are five essential practices that every organization ‒ from small MSPs to midsize enterprises ‒ should plant today to ensure a secure tomorrow.

Get More from Defender with WatchGuard Core MDR for Microsoft

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, accounting for 46% of all cyber breaches impacting companies with fewer than 1,000 employees. With an alarming 30,000 small business websites compromised daily and the average user receiving 1.5 malicious emails, the reality is clear: it's not a matter of if your business will face a cyber threat, but when.