Defensive Security Podcast Episode 329

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Iran’s armed forces spokesman: “We never weaken”

The senior spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, declared that the Islamic Republic “will never weaken,” asserting that each martyr’s ascension “makes Iran stronger and more steadfast.”

U.S. CISA adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added WatchGuard Firebox, Microsoft Windows, and Gladinet Triofox flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: In mid-October, […]

Science Solves for Anger: “What fuels or douses rage?”

Apparently, calm is what cures anger. Of all the negative emotions, anger is the one people have the most difficulty regulating. Activities that decrease arousal (e.g., breathing, meditating, yoga) decrease anger. Popular wisdom suggests that venting r…