Widespread Vulnerability in SSH Servers: The Terrapin Attack Threat

The Terrapin attack, a newly identified security threat, jeopardizes nearly 11 million SSH servers that are accessible online. Originating from academic research at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, this attack specifically targets the SSH protocol, affecting both clients and servers. It exploits vulnerabilities during the handshake process, especially when using certain encryption modes, compromising the […]

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