SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
SANS Stormcast Monday Feb 24th: sigs.py update; Google Introdusing Quantum Safe Sigs; MSFT Update Win 11 issues; LTE/5G Vulns;
Feb 24, 2025
Discover the latest advancements in cybersecurity tools, including the innovative sigs.py for hash verification. Google introduces quantum-safe digital signatures in its cloud key management, marking a significant shift in security. The conversation also delves into recent issues with Windows 11 updates affecting file usability. Finally, researchers raise alarms about numerous vulnerabilities in 5G and LTE networks, underlining the urgent need for enhanced security in our digital infrastructure.
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- The new tool sigs.py simplifies the hash verification process by automatically identifying hash types, enhancing user accessibility and efficiency.
- Google's introduction of quantum-safe digital signatures in its cloud key management system represents a significant advancement in post-quantum cryptography security.
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Improved Cryptographic Tool for Hash Verification
A new tool, 6.py, has been released to improve the verification of hashes without requiring users to specify the hashing algorithm. This tool automatically determines the hash format based on the length of the hash, allowing for straightforward verification of files against their respective hashes. This is particularly beneficial when dealing with binaries, as different distributors have their own methods for calculating hashes. Consequently, this development simplifies the verification process, making it more accessible for users working with multiple hash formats.
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