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EPISODE 408
Broadcast Date:
July 30, 202413 minutes
Podcast Jul 30, 2024Root Causes 408: Takeaways from Recent Conversations with PQC Experts
We recap key takaways from recent conversations about post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with leading experts.
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Hackers Leak Internal Documents Stolen from Leidos Holdings
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 29, 2024Internal documents from Leidos Holdings Inc., a leading IT services provider to various U.S. government agencies—including the Defense Department—have been leaked online by hackers. According to a Bloomberg News report on July 23, the documents are believed to have been exfiltrated during a breach of a system operated by Diligent Corp., which Leidos used for its operations.
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Revoking bad certificates could have apocalyptic consequences, CA warns
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 29, 2024A Taiwanese company claimed that withdrawing mis-issued software certificates by an industry-agreed deadline could crash air traffic control, paralyse healthcare facilities and bring down parts of the national grid.
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EPISODE 407
Broadcast Date:
July 26, 202413 minutes
Podcast Jul 26, 2024Root Causes 407: Whatever Happened to Passkeys?
WebAuthn arrived last year with great fanfare. But here we are in the latter half of 2024, and they are rarely used. In this episode we discuss why.
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Chinese SMS Phishing Group Hits iPhone Users in India Post Scam
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 25, 2024The notorious Chinese Smishing Triad gang, known for its SMS phishing attacks against Pakistan, the US, and European nations, has now set its sights on iPhone users in India. The group is exploiting iMessage and the government-owned India Post in a sophisticated phishing scam.
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Security leaders share thoughts on Microsoft-Crowdstrike outage
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 24, 2024On July 19, several organizations experienced delays to a Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage that began the night before. Complications such as delayed flights continue to affect individuals worldwide days after the outage.
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AT&T outage blocked more than 25,000 emergency calls, says FCC
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 24, 2024A network misconfiguration by an AT&T Mobility employee caused the 12-hour network outage in February that blocked more than 25,000 emergency 911 calls, according to a July 22 report released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Why SSL certificate renewal automation is essential for businesses of all sizes
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 23, 2024Automating SSL certificate renewals is essential for businesses of all sizes to avoid outages and security risks associated with expired certificates. The renewal process can be complex and time-consuming, especially for organizations with large or intricate IT infrastructures. With upcoming changes reducing SSL certificate validity periods to 90 days, the need for efficient renewal processes is even more critical. Automated SSL renewal solutions offer significant benefits, including preventing expirations, saving time, and ensuring accuracy. Sectigo’s Certificate Manager Pro provides a comprehensive, automated solution to manage and renew SSL certificates seamlessly, enhancing security and reducing administrative burdens.
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The Reason For Global Microsoft Outage Explained
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 23, 2024A global tech outage, which is resolved by now managed to affect global IT systems on Friday, with industries including banking to airlines.
Banks, health care systems and even news channels came to a halt when microsoft crashed.
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Crowdstrike update triggers global IT blackout
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 23, 2024On Friday, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread IT disruptions, impacting industries from banking to aviation. The fault led to service outages for banks and healthcare providers, grounded flights, and even disrupted television broadcasts, illustrating the far-reaching effects of a single point of failure.
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Why SSL certificates expire: exploring the benefits of shorter validity periods
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 23, 2024SSL certificates expire to enhance security, comply with evolving regulations, and encourage timely updates. Shorter validity periods, soon to be 90 days, improve cybersecurity by ensuring frequent renewals, minimizing risks associated with outdated encryption. Automating these renewals mitigates the increased workload and human error, making it crucial for businesses to adopt automated certificate lifecycle management for enhanced security and compliance.
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What is Crowdstrike (CRWD), and how did it cause global IT outages?
News Article from Sectigo
News Article Jul 23, 2024A fault with an update issued by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike led to a cascade effect among global IT systems Friday, with industries ranging from banking to airlines facing outages.