Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Despite Last-Minute Reprieve, Fresh Approach and Ownership Required, and SoonThis week's near-disruption in funding for the Mitre-administered Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program shows that the U.S. government no longer wants to be footing the tab. Many experts say this is an opportunity to redesign the CVE Program to be more neutral, sustainable and international.

After threatening to slash support for the CVE program, CISA threw MITRE a lifeline at the last minute — extending its government contract for another 11 months. After that, it looks like it's up to the private sector to find the cash to keep it going.

Security community reacts with shock at US government’s decision not to renew MITRE contract for CVE database

Security community reacts with shock at US government’s decision not to renew MITRE contract for CVE database

MITRE Vice President Yosry Barsoum has warned that U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) programs expires today, which could lead to widespread disruption across the global cybersecurity industry. [...]

The U.S. government funding for non-profit research giant MITRE to operate and maintain its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program will expire Wednesday, an unprecedented development that could shake up one of the foundational pillars of the global cybersecurity ecosystem

With the presidential election this year and increase in cyberattacks and conflict around the world, MITRE has outlined four important areas the incoming presidential administration should focus on next year.

Mitre, Microsoft Announce Government-Focused AI Tools This WeekGovernment spies can't just ask ChatGPT how to use artificial intelligence in their jobs. That puts a crimp in American government efforts to apply artificial intelligence - but it's also an opportunity for organizations used to catering to the world's largest tech buyer.

Threat Actor Exploited Ivanti Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in CyberattackA nation-state threat actor gained access into an unclassified research and development network operated by MITRE, a non-profit that oversees key federal funded research and development centers for the U.S. government, the organization confirmed on Friday.

Cough, cough, use Rust. Plus: Eight more exploited bugs added to CISA's must-patch list The most dangerous type of software bug is the out-of-bounds write, according to MITRE this week. This type of flaw is responsible for 70 CVE-tagged holes in the US government's list of known vulnerabilities that are under active attack and need to be patched, we note.…