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Is Apache Spark secure by default? The settings to check first
Spark's docs say no deployment is secure by default. Authentication, RPC encryption, UI ACLs and disk encryption are off until you enable them.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Is an SQS queue policy with Principal star ever safe?
Principal star in an SQS queue policy means anyone, including anonymous callers. When it needs conditions, what to use instead, and how to audit.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is an out-of-date trust page worse than having none?
A stale trust page can mislead buyers and weaken your answers. Learn the signs of drift, what the security.txt standard says, and how to date every claim.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is an old KEV entry as urgent as a recent one?
A KEV listing means exploitation happened. FIRST says the signal fades with time unless there is fresh evidence. How to treat recent and old entries.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is a vulnerability on an internal-only system safe to ignore?
No. Internal systems are reachable once an attacker has a foothold. Lower the urgency if you must, but keep a deadline. Myths and facts on internal reach.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is an inactive WordPress plugin still a risk? Deactivate vs delete
Inactive plugins still leave files and data on the server. Delete what you do not use, after a backup, and clean up the leftovers it may keep behind.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Is it safe to add a user to the docker group?
No. Docker's docs say the docker group grants root level privileges. See what that means, the group password myth and safer options for shared machines.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is a vulnerable WordPress plugin exploitable on every site that runs it?
A plugin advisory does not apply equally to every install. How version, configuration and reachable code decide urgency across a fleet of client sites.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is a twelve-factor app secure? What the 12 factors do and do not cover
A twelve-factor app is not automatically secure. Here is which factors help security, which are neutral, and what you still have to add yourself.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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