Passengers arriving in the UK will soon pass through airport eGates securely without showing their passport, as a new cutting-edge contactless system begins rolling out. From 6 October, eGates at UK airports will gradually switch to the new contactless technology, with every eGate set to be upgraded by early 2027. Here’s how it works: passengers […]
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United States: DHS Issues Statement After Two Illegal Aliens Stab Off-Duty NYPD Detective; Suspects Remain At-Large
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after two illegal aliens were accused of stabbing an off-duty New York Police Department (NYPD) detective, with both suspects remaining at-large. According to local reporting, the incident occurred on October 2 in the Bronx. The two suspects approached the detective and attempted to […]
United States: Systems Selected for JIATF 401 Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Pilot Program
The Department of War announced the directed-energy systems selected following the Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s (JIATF-401) counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) directed energy pilot program, marking the next phase of efforts to expand the operational use of high-energy laser (HEL) and high-powered microwave (HPM) capabilities across the homeland. Systems selected for the pilot include: AeroVironment […]
United States: U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct
As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on “Pass the Trash” practices, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts’ handling of alleged sexual harassment, including sexual assault, by district teachers, […]
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers hijacked three top-level domains and used their control to mint counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large organizations, Google said Tuesday.
The attackers launched a series of attacks on the .gh, .sl, and .as country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and then modified the DNS records for selected domains the registries issued. With the ability to receive and send traffic from those domains, the attackers created unauthorized certificates for “several Google domains” and “several leading global brands and widely used online services.” Google said it updated Chrome to block all certificates it has identified as counterfeit and worked with other certificate authorities to ensure other browsers did the same.
Certificate issuance: The weak link in the chain
TLS certificates are the cryptographic credentials that underpin authentication and encryption protections for websites, mail servers, and other Internet infrastructure. These x.509 certificates use a digital signature to bind an identity, such as Google, to a public key. The certificate is also bound to a specific domain belonging to the identity. The public key is publicly available, while the private key is held only by the website operator. When a connection shows that the keys match, the visiting party knows it’s connected to the authentic site rather than an impostor. Possession of unauthorized certificates allows attackers to cryptographically impersonate the affected infrastructure.
Consumers sue Starbucks over ‘sugar-free’ drinks containing up to 21g of sugar
The company said it doesn’t add sugar to the drinks and that it uses sugar-free syrup for flavoring.
Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros., creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on the details of the merger.
Drew meets with Hanley in Miami as he prepares to resume duties
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew met with Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on September 28, as the Prime Minister continues his recovery and prepares to return to his full duties. Hanley travelled to Miami following his participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he […]
S&P 500 closes at record high as Nvidia nears $6 trillion milestone
The S&P 500 hit a record high, supported by rising technology stocks, declining oil prices and hopes for a positive earnings season.
FIFA president opens new arena at SKNFA Technical Centre
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined football officials, government representatives and young players on Saturday for the official opening of a new FIFA Arena at the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) Technical Centre in St. Peter’s. The September 26 ceremony marked the completion of the new mini-pitch, which is expected to provide children and […]