This is the 69th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded October 25, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast:
Amazon Key opens your home for indoor deliveries
A new Amazon Prime service now allows your package couriers access to your home to drop off deliveries. The system uses a Amazon smart lock and connected camera. Innovation or invasion of privacy/security nightmare? Tom and Scott debate the pros and cons!
Severe WiFi security flaw puts millions of devices at risk (KRACK)
A new attack (called KRACK – Key Reinstallation Attack) on the current standard for WiFi security (WPA2) allows an attacker to decrypt Internet traffic from devices being used on a WiFi network with WPA2 encryption enabled. While patches for most modern devices and operating systems will be released (i.e. Apple iOS, Windows 10, etc), many devices such as older Android phones and IoT devices may never get patched. Tom also mentioned a tool which can be used to “downgrade” secure HTTPS connections with this attack called SSL Strip.
DUHK (Don’t Use Hard-coded Keys) Vulnerability
Another recent attack (with a funny name) was announced on a specific type of cryptography implementation being used by certain VPN’s. Specifically, VPNs which use specific versions of FortiOS are vulnerable. If you or your business uses one of these VPNs make sure you patch ASAP.
Just a Pair of These $11 Radio Gadgets Can Steal a Car
Stealing cars just got easier with a recently updated attack on certain keyless entry systems that cars use. Researchers have now demonstrated how easy it is to steal a car with just a pair of $11 radio gadgets. Best way to prevent this (until car manufactures can patch/address the vulnerability) is to keep your car key in a “Faraday bag” or metal protective sleeve like they have available for wallets to protect RFID enabled credit cards.
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