[PLUG] Fwd: Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

One of the more interesting notices...

I'm curious,was anyone using this?

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Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8:38:42 PM
Subject: Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT

National Cyber Awareness System:

Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

11/06/2018 07:17 PM EST

Original release date: November 06, 2018

NCCIC is aware of reports of vulnerabilities in the hardware encryption of certain self-encrypting solid-state drives. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information.

NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's Security Advisory ADV180028 and Samsung's Customer Notice regarding Samsung SSDs for more information and refer to vendors for appropriate patches and recommendations, when available.

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