Cybersecurity

RSA SecurID teardown

RSA SecurID is a  two-factor authentication device. It gives out number that change depending on the time, and correct number is needed to log-in to sensitive systems (=one-time password functionality).  RSA SecurID 700 is a small key fob that connects easily to any key ring. Here is  front panel of RSA SecurID 700. There is

German nuclear plant found riddled with viruses

German nuclear plant found riddled with Conficker, other viruses | Apps and Software | Geek.com http://www.geek.com/apps/german-nuclear-plant-found-riddled-with-conficker-other-viruses-1653415/ Malware has been running wild at a German nuclear plant in Gundremmingen. Many viruses in nuclear power! The viruses, which include “W32.Ramnit” and “Conficker”, were discovered at Gundremmingen’s B unit in a computer system retrofitted in 2008 with data visualization