Today's Headlines and the latest #cybernews from the desk of the #CISO:

Google Patches High-Risk Android Security Flaws

New Chinese Spyware Being Used in Widespread Cyber Espionage Attacks

Kubernetes Hardening Guidance by NSA Google Patches Several Chrome Flaws That Can Be Exploited via Malicious Extensions

Bipartisan report finds agencies plagued by cyber woes

Story Links:

https://thehackernews.com/2021/08/new-chinese-spyware-being-used-in.html

https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-target-kubernetes-to-steal-data-and-processing-power-now-the-nsa-has-tips-to-protect-yourself/

https://media.defense.gov/2021/Aug/03/2002820425/-1/-1/1/CTR_KUBERNETES%20HARDENING%20GUIDANCE.PDF

https://www.securityweek.com/google-patches-several-chrome-flaws-can-be-exploited-malicious-extensions

https://www.securityweek.com/google-patches-high-risk-android-security-flaws

https://therecord.media/bipartisan-report-finds-agencies-plagued-by-cyber-woes/

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