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Jessica Lyons
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Cybersecurity Editor, The Register
Santa Cruz
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By Jessica Lyons Verified| The Register Verified Certificate issuer SSL.com’s domain validation system had an unfortunate bug that was exploited by miscreants to obtain, without authorization, digital certs for legit websites. With those certificates in hand, said fraudsters could set up more-convincing malicious copies of those sites for things like credential phishing, or decrypt intercepted HTTPS traffic between those sites and their visitors.
By Jessica Lyons Verified| The Register Verified Comment The splintering of the global system for identifying and tracking security bugs in technology products has begun. Earlier this week, the widely used Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program faced doom as the US government discontinued funding for MITRE, the non-profit that operates the program. Uncle Sam U-turned at the very last minute, and promised another 11 months of cash to keep the program going. Meanwhile, the EU is rolling its own.
By Jessica Lyons Verified| The Register Verified Certificate issuer SSL.com’s domain validation system had an unfortunate bug that was exploited by miscreants to obtain, without authorization, digital certs for legit websites. With those certificates in hand, said fraudsters could set up more-convincing malicious copies of those sites for things like credential phishing, or decrypt intercepted HTTPS traffic between those sites and their visitors.
Company Info
The Register
The Register is a British technology news website, co-founded in 1994 by Mike Magee and John Lettice. Published by Situation Publishing Ltd, it is known for its critical and independent editorial stance, encapsulated in its tagline, "Biting the hand that feeds IT." The site focuses on delivering news, analysis, and opinions related to information technology and the IT industry. Originally starting as an email newsletter, The Register evolved into a daily online news source in 1998. It covers a wide range of topics, including hardware, software, IT policy, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology. With offices in London and San Francisco, it has a global reach and features content such as opinion pieces, investigative reports, and humor related to IT culture. The Register also engages with innovative projects, showcasing its commitment to technology beyond journalism.
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Founded: 1998