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Flaw allowing identity spoofing affects authentication based on German eID cards

Security Affairs

The authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed, an attacker could impersonate any other citizen. The nightmare comes true, the authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed and a flaw could allow an attacker to allow identity spoofing and changing the date of birth. tax service).

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Over 61% of Exchange servers vulnerable to CVE-2020-0688 attacks

Security Affairs

Knowledge of a the validation key allows an authenticated user with a mailbox to pass arbitrary objects to be deserialized by the web application, which runs as SYSTEM.” A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit the CVE-2020-0688 vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on a server and take full control.

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RSAC insights: Malware is now spreading via weaponized files circulating in data lakes, file shares

The Last Watchdog

Lots of innovation has come down the pike with respect to imbuing zero trust into two pillars of security operations: connectivity and authentication. I had a chance to discuss the latter with Ravi Srinivasan, CEO of Tel Aviv-based Votiro which launched in 2010 and has grown to . But that needs to change, he says. “Bad

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. My fingerprints change beyond recognition every few days. At least my laptop is sure of it.” Image: Archive.org.

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Update Chrome now: Four high risk vulnerabilities found

Malwarebytes

CVE-2022-2010 : Out of bounds read in compositing. According to reports , the attack may be initiated remotely and no form of authentication is required for exploitation, but some form of user interaction is required. CVE-2022-2008 : Out of bounds memory access in WebGL. CVE-2022-2011 : Use after free in ANGLE.

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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

So watch out for weak encryption protocols, insufficient network segregation, or insecure user authentication mechanisms. However, onboard Wi-Fi networks, if not adequately secured, can provide a gateway for cyber attackers. For example, as noted previously there’s the ED-202A guidelines in Europe and DO-326A in the U.S.,

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Instagram to enhance security of its users

CyberSecurity Insiders

As the image sharing app shares a business platform with WhatsApp, it is also planning to add 2FA authentication through the message sharing application. NOTE- Originally launched for Apple iOS users in 2010, the photo and video sharing app garnered online craze within no time.