Tag: usenix security
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Researchers Expose Vulnerability in Expired Contactless Credit Cards
Expired contactless credit cards can be surprisingly revived, allowing scammers to make unauthorized transactions through a sneaky technique called man-in-the-middle tampering. Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that lets attackers make expired cards appear valid, putting your financial security at risk.
AI Coding Tools Expose Open Source to Supply Chain Attacks
New research reveals a shocking vulnerability in AI coding tools: many suggested package names don't exist or point to outdated or compromised packages, leaving open-source projects open to supply chain attacks. This alarming gap in code-generation models highlights a pressing need for better safeguards.