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The fix for BGP’s weaknesses has big, scary, issues of its own, boffins find

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October 2, 2024 at 02:40AM German researchers have identified vulnerabilities and operational challenges in the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) protocol. RPKI was meant to secure the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and enhance internet routing security. However, the researchers found potential backdoors, supply chain attacks, and difficulties in patching vulnerabilities. They believe RPKI requires significant … Read more

White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities

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September 4, 2024 at 06:54AM The White House announced a plan to address internet routing security, focusing on vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). These vulnerabilities have been exploited by threat actors, causing disruptions and security breaches. The plan aims to enhance BGP security through the adoption of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and … Read more