K.S. Bhaskar on 8 Nov 2018 06:38:03 -0800


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


Aren't self-encrypting SSDs like putting a nice lock on your front door and hiding the key under the mat?

Regards
– Bhaskar

On Wed, Nov 7, 2018 at 2:35 PM Keith C. Perry <kperry@daotechnologies.com> wrote:
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:

 

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.


This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.


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