Weekly Tech Digest | 16 Nov 2025

Weekly Tech Digest – 16-11-2025

As we delve into the latest discussions from the tech community, this week’s digest brings together key insights and findings from Reddit. Covering everything from client-side security to corporate responsibility, there’s a wealth of information for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of technology.

The following sections summarise the most pertinent discussions and posts from the past week, offering a snapshot of the current state of affairs in various tech domains.

Client-Side Security and Penetration Testing

This topic covers various aspects of client-side security vulnerabilities, particularly focusing on penetration testing techniques and methodologies. The discussions include guides on path traversal vulnerabilities and threat modeling for identity provider compromises.

• Client-Side Path Traversal – Penetesting guide | @VeryLazyTech

  A guide on client-side path traversal vulnerabilities.

• Threat modeling an IdP compromise, and hardening (Teleport specific). Full tech paper.

  A technical paper discussing threat modeling for identity provider compromises.

Vulnerability Data and Security Tools

This topic discusses the release of security data feeds and the effectiveness of various security tools. It highlights the importance of utilizing reliable data sources and the limitations of current vulnerability scanners.

• Georgia Tech Releases No Cost Malware DNS Data Feed

  Announcement about a no-cost malware DNS data feed.

• Popular scanner miss 80%+ of vulnerabilities in real world software (17 independent studies synthesis)

  A synthesis of studies showing the ineffectiveness of many vulnerability scanners.

Cybersecurity Research and Findings

This topic includes discussions on recent cybersecurity research findings, including vulnerabilities discovered in various technologies and the implications for security practices.

• 5 CVEs and a CISA Advisory for Planet Technology industrial switches

  Report on vulnerabilities related to industrial switches.

• UDP Technology IP Camera vulnerabilities – unauthenticated RCE Root.

  Discussion on RCE vulnerabilities found in IP cameras.

Bug Bounty Programs and Experiences

This topic covers personal experiences with bug bounty programs, including discussions on payouts and the challenges faced by researchers in the field.

• How I Got Paid $0 From the Uber Security Bug Bounty [x-post from /programming]

  A personal account detailing the experience of receiving no payment from a bug bounty.

• Researcher banned from Valve’s bug bounty program publishes 2nd Steam Local Privilege Escalation 0-day

  A report on a researcher who disclosed vulnerabilities after being banned from a program.

Security Advisory and Vulnerability Announcements

This topic includes announcements regarding security advisories for various technologies and discussions on the implications of these vulnerabilities for users and organizations.

• Security Advisory: Systems with a SONIX Technology Webcam vulnerable to DLL hijacking attack allowing attackers to execute malicious DLL and escalate privileges

  Advisory on vulnerabilities found in SONIX webcams.

• MITRE support for the CVE program is due to expire today!

  Announcement regarding the expiration of MITRE’s support for the CVE program.

Key Posts

This section highlights significant discussions that have emerged recently, reflecting broader trends and concerns within the tech community.

• Social Media Trends: Teens Abandon Facebook

  A recent Pew study highlighted a significant trend among teenagers, indicating a mass exodus from Facebook. This post discusses the implications of this trend for social media platforms and advertisers.

• Government Regulations on Technology: US Bans Factory Construction in China

  The U.S. government has imposed a ten-year ban on advanced tech companies from building factories in China. This post delves into the potential impacts of this regulation on global supply chains and the tech industry.
• Data Breaches and Security: Major Breach of US Government Data

  This post reports on an ongoing significant breach of U.S. government data, raising alarms about cybersecurity measures and the implications for national security.

• Corporate Responsibility: Apple Bans Caste Discrimination

  Apple has taken a pioneering step by banning caste discrimination within its workforce and providing training on the Indian caste system to its managers. This post explores the implications of this policy for corporate responsibility and diversity in the tech industry.

• Innovations in Technology: Mark Cuban’s TikTok Alternative

  Mark Cuban is reportedly looking to fund a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s AT Protocol, showcasing the ongoing innovation in social media platforms and competition in the tech landscape.

We invite your thoughts and comments on these topics. What discussions have caught your attention this week?