Risky Business
Risky Business #787 -- Trump fires NSA director, CISA cuts inbound
Apr 9, 2025
Derek Hansen, Vice President of Solutions Architecture at Yubico, dives into the complexities of passkey ecosystems for enterprises. He highlights the challenges companies face in adopting consumer-driven passkey technologies while maintaining security. The conversation covers the synchronization issues in password managers and the importance of robust security frameworks to combat malware threats. Hansen emphasizes the evolution towards passwordless authentication and the pivotal role of hardware keys in enhancing cybersecurity amidst the shifting technological landscape.
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- Oracle's acknowledgment of a cloud breach raises concerns about legacy systems potentially compromising current data security.
- The dismissal of NSA leaders by the Trump administration highlights growing partisanship within national security decision-making and intelligence operations.
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Oracle Cloud Breach Confirmation
Oracle confirmed a breach involving legacy servers, contrary to its initial denial. The breach exposed usernames from two outdated systems that were mistakenly part of the cloud infrastructure. They reassured users that no usable passwords were compromised, citing that the exposed passwords were encrypted or hashed. However, there are concerns about potential access to more current data if legacy systems are not properly decommissioned.
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