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Cybersecurity boss fired by Trump says IT vendors should do more

Former CISA head Chris Krebs believes suppliers need to be held accountable for vulnerabilities in their systems.

So much of society is now connected via the internet that vulnerabilities are multplying.

Will Mace Wed, 29 Jan 2025

A US cybersecurity expert says humanity’s “pathological need to connect everything” is providing ample opportunity for bad actors to infiltrate almost every aspect of society.

“Every new device or appliance you put into your house has a wi-fi connectivity option,” noted Chris Krebs, former

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Will Mace Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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