The Internet's Biggest Security Hole
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published on August 28, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Internet, security | Themes: The Internet
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Internet, security | Themes: The Internet
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Two security researchers have demonstrated a new technique to stealthily intercept internet traffic on a scale previously presumed to be unavailable to anyone outside of intelligence agencies like the National Security Agency. The tactic exploits the internet routing protocol BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) to let an attacker surreptitiously monitor unencrypted internet traffic anywhere in the world, and even modify it before it reaches its destination.
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And here I thought the unencrypted data was totally secure!
No matter how secure we make things, nothing will stop a hacker who is skilled, determined, well funded, and has time.
Also, LOL at my name.
Two security researchers have demonstrated a new technique to stealthily intercept internet traffic on a scale previously presumed to be unavailable to anyone outside of intelligence agencies like the National Security Agency.
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