In Other News: Nvidia Fixes Critical Flaw, Chinese Linux Backdoor, New Details in WhatsApp-NSO Lawsuit

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Nvidia fixes vulnerability with rare ‘critical’ severity, Chinese APT’s first Linux backdoor, new details emerge from the WhatsApp-NSO lawsuit. 

SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup provides a concise compilation of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar.

We provide a valuable summary of stories that may not warrant an entire article, but are nonetheless important for a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.

Each week, we curate and present a collection of noteworthy developments, ranging from the latest vulnerability discoveries and emerging attack techniques to significant policy changes and industry reports.

Here are this week’s stories:

How Microsoft tightened its cybersecurity grip on the US government

A ProPublica report looks at how Microsoft made the US government dependent on its cybersecurity services. In response to President Biden’s request for help in 2021 following a series of cyberattacks ...