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cybersecurity2 years ago

Security Roundup: Owncloud, NXP, 0-Days, and Fingerprint Vulnerabilities

This week in security, an issue in Owncloud is being actively exploited, although the public exploit does not work against default installs. NXP, a chip manufacturer, experienced a security breach where a threat group gained access to their network for over two years, potentially compromising chip designs and vulnerability reports. Two 0-day attacks are in the wild, targeting a popular router and a Network Video Recorder, but the devices affected have not been specified. Researchers discovered vulnerabilities in fingerprint sensors used for Windows Hello login, allowing for bypassing authentication. Additionally, a new attack called BLUFFS targets Bluetooth connections. A Cyberlink installer was found to contain malicious code, and a service called "Have I Been Squatted" checks for typosquatting domains. Lastly, an AI model, ChatGPT, breaks when asked to repeat a word indefinitely.

authentication-security-windows2 years ago

Researchers Discover Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication

Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the fingerprint sensors of Dell Inspiron 15, Lenovo ThinkPad T14, and Microsoft Surface Pro X laptops, which could allow attackers to bypass Windows Hello authentication. The flaws were found in the fingerprint sensors from Goodix, Synaptics, and ELAN, all of which are "match on chip" (MoC) sensors. The vulnerabilities include sensor spoofing, cleartext transmission of security identifiers, and the lack of support for the Secure Device Connection Protocol (SDCP). To mitigate these attacks, it is recommended that OEMs enable SDCP and have the fingerprint sensor implementation audited by independent experts.