Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike pushed an update that caused millions of Windows computers to enter recovery mode, triggering the blue screen of death. Learn …

  • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Whoda thunk automatic updates to critical infrastructure was a good idea? Just hope healthcare life support was not affected.

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      4 months ago

      Many compliance frameworks require security utilities to receive automatic updates. It’s pretty essential for effective endpoint protection considering how fast new threats spread.

      The problem is not the automated update, it’s why it wasn’t caught in testing and how the update managed to break the entire OS.

      • LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        Nah EDR is pointless like all of cybersecurity. All these compliance frameworks are just a further grift to get a slice of B2B procurement budgets. The practice of cybersecurity has caused a more severe widespread outage than any malware ever could.

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          4 months ago

          Ok Russian comrade. Security in companies is terrible. You’re right. It’s just a giant grift.

          Now, go buy some limited time offer fight fight fight shoes from agent orange.

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            3 months ago

            Genuinely, what? What is “fight fight fight shoes” and “agent orange” like the chemical? What does me being Russian have to do with it? Is this some kind of twitter lingo I’ve touched grass too much to understand?

            EDIT: Figured out it’s probably a trump reference. Idk I’m not a trump fan so idunno.