Podcast Episode 4: The Aaron Campbell Interview and the Social Warfare Saga
This week we have an update on the Social Warfare plugin vulnerability, how it was more serious than originally thought, and a feud that has broken out between a security researcher and forum moderators. We also have some interesting data on how WordPress will become more secure soon with code signing. And along with several other news items, we have a spectacular interview with Aaron Campbell, the former head of WordPress security. Enjoy!!
Find us on your favorite app or platform including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud and Overcast.
Click here to download an MP3 version of this podcast. Subscribe to our RSS feed.
This week in the news we cover:
- In WordPress 5.2, WordPress officially announced end of support for PHP versions 5.2-5.5, and adds sodium compatibility, allowing for greater security in future versions.
- A new supply chain attack code named ShadowHammer hijacked ASUS software updates to install backdoors on thousands of computers.
- A story about a consumer spyware company leaving spyware data lying around and how this impacts privacy.
- An update on the ransomware we talked about with aluminum giant Norsk Hydro in Think Like a Hacker Episode 3, the same malware variant also affected two chemical companies in the US as well.
You can find me on Twitter as @mmaunder, Kathy as @kathyzant, and Mikey as @heyitsmikeyv. Please don’t hesitate to post your feedback in the comments below.
Comments
2:53 pm
Hey, guys! Just wanted to say I'm grateful for the work you're doing, and how you're going about doing it with integrity and for the betterment of the WP ecosystem. I'm also grateful for your thorough coverage of the Social Warfare incident. From my team to yours, our hats are off to you.