Welcome to the fourth edition of Tech Talk! This week, we dive into some of the most pressing cybersecurity questions and updates:
RegreSSHion Bug in OpenSSH
A critical regression flaw in OpenSSH (CVE-2024-6387) was discovered by Qualys, which allows unauthenticated remote code execution that grants full root access. This vulnerability affects the default configuration and requires immediate patching. Despite OpenSSH’s
strong security record, this vulnerability is significant due to its exploitation potential and the widespread use of OpenSSH in Unix-like systems. LINK
Satoshi Era Bitcoin Wallet Comes to Life
A dormant Bitcoin wallet from 2010 moved 50 BTC (about $3.05 million) to Binance, underscoring the continued interest in old Bitcoin transactions. These transfers often spark curiosity and speculation within the cryptocurrency community about the intentions behind these moves and their impact on market dynamics. LINK
Voyager 1 Update
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft, more than 15 billion miles from Earth, has resumed normal science operations after a technical problem. This spacecraft, along with Voyager 2, are the only ones to directly collect data from interstellar space, providing invaluable information about the region outside the heliosphere. LINK
End of Entrust Trust
Google announced that Chrome will no longer trust TLS server authentication certificates from Entrust as of November 2024 due to multiple compliance failures and unfulfilled commitments. This decision underscores the importance of strict adherence to security and compliance standards for CAs. LINK