In today’s episode, Mauven MacLeod tackles pressing vulnerabilities affecting UK small and medium businesses. Microsoft’s Defender for Endpoint is under scrutiny due to bugs that leave Linux systems unprotected. From installation issues on hardened RHEL systems to deactivation on restart, these glitches pose significant security risks. Attention is drawn to Java Spring Boot’s exposed endpoints revealing sensitive data, underscoring GDPR compliance risks. The discussion moves to critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-16461 and 8450, and their severe implications. Finally, Google’s cybercrime taxonomy offers new insights into defending against threats. It’s an urgent call to action for businesses to address these threats promptly.
