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Security Flaw Tunnel Vision Compromises VPN Effectiveness, Small Businesses Voice Concerns Over CMMC

Security Flaw Tunnel Vision Compromises VPN Effectiveness, Small Businesses Voice Concerns Over CMMC

Episode 1304 Published 2 years, 5 months ago
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a significant security flaw known as Tunnel Vision was discussed, highlighting its potential to compromise the effectiveness of VPNs and pose a serious threat to data security. This exploit allows attackers to render any VPN useless, enabling them to intercept unencrypted data and potentially access valuable information. Identified as CVE-2024-3661, this vulnerability has been exploitable since 2002, although there have been no reported cases of active exploitation.

Small businesses are expressing concerns regarding the challenges of implementing and complying with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). While efforts have been made by the Pentagon to alleviate the burden on smaller companies, significant hurdles remain for these businesses in meeting cybersecurity standards.

 

Four things to know today

00:00 Security Flaw 'TunnelVision' Compromises VPN Effectiveness, Researchers Warn

02:05 Small Businesses Voice Concerns Over CMMC Implementation and Compliance Hurdles

06:04 Microsoft Unveils Zero Trust DNS Preview for Enhanced Windows Security

06:43 EVBox Enhances EV Charging Solutions with EVA Global Managed Services Partnership

 

 

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