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MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years

Krebs on Security

If he’d abused his access, he probably could have obtained website encryption certificates (SSL/TLS certs) that were authorized to accept and relay web traffic for affected websites. “We have looked into the matter and there was not a risk to our systems,” a MasterCard spokesperson wrote. ” from Moscow.

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Australia Threatens to Force Companies to Break Encryption

Schneier on Security

In 2018, Australia passed the Assistance and Access Act, which—among other things—gave the government the power to force companies to break their own encryption. Examples include certain source code, encryption, cryptography, and electronic hardware. We in the encryption space call that last one “ nerd harder.”

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Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Digital Shadows

Key Findings Even years after their disclosure, VPN-related vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-13379 and CVE-2022-40684 remain essential tools for attackers, driving large-scale campaigns of credential theft and administrative control. CVE-2018-13379: The Eternal Exploit What is CVE-2018-13379?

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

The Last Watchdog

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Encryption is on the Rise!

Cisco Security

standard in RFC 8446 in August 2018, plenty of tools and utilities were already supporting it (even as early as the year prior, some web browsers had implemented it as their default standard, only having to roll it back due to compatibility issues. Toward the end of 2018, EMA conducted a survey of customers regarding their TLS 1.3

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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Organizations must work closely with their suppliers to ensure a long-term operations and risk mitigation plan."

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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Much of the industry still relies on legacy operational tech (OT) systems that lack modern security features such as automated patch management and encryption by default. In 2018, Cathay Pacific suffered what remains one of the most serious data breaches in airline history, compromising the personal information of up to 9.4