Tag: ssh
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Weak RSA Keys Exposed in Widespread Use
Meet the badkeys project, an open-source service that scans public keys for vulnerabilities, which recently uncovered a surprising pattern of weak RSA keys in widespread use. By analyzing a massive dataset of real-world public keys, the team discovered a substantial number of keys with a suspicious structure, featuring regularly spaced blocks of zero bits and random data.
libssh2 Flaw Exposes Clients to Code Execution Risk
A critical flaw in libssh2, known as CVE-2026-55200, can be exploited by a malicious SSH server to trigger memory corruption on a connecting client, with no credentials or user interaction required. This vulnerability can be easily triggered with a public proof-of-concept now available.
FortiBleed Exposes 110 Million Credentials in Global Firewall Hack
A recent global firewall hack, dubbed FortiBleed, has exposed a staggering 110 million credentials, putting countless individuals and organizations at risk. This massive breach was made possible by a sophisticated five-stage pipeline that allowed hackers to capture sensitive information, including cleartext and hashed credentials, from compromised devices.