Rising vulnerabilities in open-source software have led to an increase in reports made to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), highlighting issues with the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) process. This prompts a rethink of the NVD and conventional security team approaches. While reporting and scoring modifications can help improve the system, industry experts suggest focusing on threats such as malware and tampering. They also propose integrating the CVSS with a more effective scoring metric, like EPSS, to provide a better understanding of likely-to-be exploited vulnerabilities.

NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
The National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that fast flux, a technique used by cybercriminals and hostile nations to hide their activities, is a significant