SS-NEWS-086: Solarwinds facing Lawsuit and Gov Action

Episode 86 November 15, 2022 00:45:21
SS-NEWS-086: Solarwinds facing Lawsuit and Gov Action
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SS-NEWS-086: Solarwinds facing Lawsuit and Gov Action

Nov 15 2022 | 00:45:21

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Show Notes

Matthew ran a little late this weekend, so apologies for being a day late deploying the latest security news into your earhole!

We talk Solarwinds and a lawsuit, then a little SEC action.  Then we discuss the ever decreasing time frame to patch new vulnerabilities, and we lead off with a little conspiracy theory action about a government contractor that just might be using their privileged position for some man in the middle for the gov.  I mean, what legitimate government contractor ISN'T run out of a UPS Store?

Article 1 - Mysterious company with government ties plays key internet role
Supporting Article:
Where does Firefox store cerificates and how to delete one?

Article 2 - Zero-day are exploited on a massive scale in increasingly shorter timeframes
Supporting Article:
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2022
Intro to HDMoore’s Law

Article 3 - SolarWinds Faces Potential SEC Enforcement Act Over Orion Breach
Supporting Article:
CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS
SOLARWINDS CORPORATION Form 8-K

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