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RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

The transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is essential to safeguard against potential threats from advancing quantum computing technologies. This challenge is extensive and requires a coordinated effort over multiple years on a global scale. The NCSC, as the UK’s primary technical authority for cyber security and cryptography, is committed to leading this initiative. We have…

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RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

The transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is a significant global challenge that spans multiple years, aimed at safeguarding against the impending threats posed by advancements in quantum computing. As the United Kingdom’s authoritative body for cybersecurity and cryptography, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is actively engaged in facilitating this transition. We have released technical…

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RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

The transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is essential for safeguarding against the impending risks associated with advancements in quantum computing. This endeavor is a large-scale, multi-year project that requires widespread collaboration. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), serving as the UK’s primary technical authority in cyber security and cryptography, plays a pivotal role in this…

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Popular password managers auto-filled credentials on untrusted websites

Recent research from Google has highlighted potential security vulnerabilities affecting several popular password management tools, including Dashlane, Bitwarden, and Safari’s built-in password manager. UPDATED: Security researchers at Google have issued warnings regarding vulnerabilities that could allow various password managers to automatically fill in credentials on untrusted websites. This disclosure came after Google notified the affected…

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Popular password managers auto-filled credentials on untrusted websites

Recent research by Google has raised concerns regarding the security features of popular password management tools including Dashlane, Bitwarden, and Apple’s Safari. UPDATED According to the researchers, vulnerabilities exist that could potentially allow various password managers to inadvertently fill in user credentials on untrusted websites. The Google team revealed their findings on January 17, following…

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Git security audit reveals critical overflow bugs

Recent security evaluations have unveiled multiple vulnerabilities across high, medium, and low-security spectrums. A detailed security review of Git’s source code has brought to light several vulnerabilities, including two major overflow bugs. The security audit, facilitated by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), was conducted by X41 D-Sec in collaboration with GitLab. This review…

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Git security audit reveals critical overflow bugs

Recent security assessments have identified multiple vulnerabilities, including various high, medium, and low-risk issues. A comprehensive security audit of Git’s source code has unveiled numerous vulnerabilities, notably two critical overflow bugs. Conducted by X41 D-Sec and GitLab and backed by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), the audit also highlighted various high, medium, and…

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Git security audit reveals critical overflow bugs

Recently identified vulnerabilities encompass a range of high, medium, and low-security issues. A security review of the Git source code has uncovered multiple vulnerabilities, including two critical overflow bugs. This audit, conducted by X41 D-Sec under the sponsorship of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), reveals several high, medium, and low-severity issues. Considering Git’s…

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Git security audit reveals critical overflow bugs

Revealed vulnerabilities encompass several high, medium, and low-severity issues. A recent audit of Git’s source code has uncovered a number of vulnerabilities, including two critical overflow bugs. The audit, which was sponsored by the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and conducted by X41 D-Sec alongside GitLab, highlighted several high, medium, and low-severity security issues….

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