421: Firewall Fun

TechSNAP

We explore the latest round of Windows vulnerabilities and Jim shares his journey adding OPNsense to his firewall family.

Plus a look back at Apollo-era audio that's still relevant today with the surprising story of the Quindar tones.

Links:

• Critical Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
• Win10 Crypto Vulnerability: Cheating in Elliptic Curve Billiards 2
• NSA discovers a serious flaw in Windows 10
• Exploiting CVE-2020-0601
• CVE-2020-0601 POC
• NSA Cybersecurity Advisory on CryptoAPI Flaw
• Why can’t I get to the internet on my new OPNsense install?! - Jim's Blog
• OPNsense: a true open source security platform and more
• There's An Actual Name And Reason For Those Beeps You Hear In Recordings Of Astronauts In Space
• Quindar Tones
• Cap'n Crunch Whistle and the Secrets of the Little Blue Box