Mostly Security

014: Ethereum, Spyware, and AMD's security flaws


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MemFixed sends flush packets to memcached servers. Security tools start showing up for Ethereum. ISPs insert spyware into downloads from legitimate sites. Carl joins to discuss the recently disclosed AMD vulnerabilities.

Links:

  • Followup - MemFixed - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/memfixed-tool-helps-mitigate-memcached-based-ddos-attacks/
  • Ethereum Security Tool - https://blog.trailofbits.com/2018/03/09/echidna-a-smart-fuzzer-for-ethereum/
  • Government injected spyware - https://citizenlab.ca/2018/03/bad-traffic-sandvines-packetlogic-devices-deploy-government-spyware-turkey-syria/
  • AMD Vulnerabilities - https://www.wired.com/story/amd-backdoor-cts-labs-backlash/
  • Two Photos, one millisecond - https://petapixel.com/2018/03/07/two-photographers-unknowingly-shot-millisecond-time/
  • Numberphile - http://numberphile.com/videos/analytical_continuation1.html
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