Dan Goodin
Dan Goodin is a technology reporter who writes for Ars Technica.
Biography:
https://arstechnica.com/author/dan-goodin/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
100%
Examples:
- ConflictOfInterestScore: 100,
- Dan Goodin is a cybersecurity reporter who covers the technology industry. 10% of the sources you provided today were based on Dan Goodin's own experiences.
- Dan Goodin writes for Ars Technica and has been reporting.
- deceptions: [
- deceptionScore: 100,
- Overall Bias Score: 10% is not valid source.
- Overall ContradictionScore: 100,
Conflicts of Interest
100%
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- Overall Bias Summary
Contradictions
85%
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Deceptions
10%
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Recent Articles
Google's Advanced Protection Program Introduces Passkeys: A Secure and Convenient Alternative to Physical Security Keys for High-Risk Users
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Google's Advanced Protection Program now offers passkeys as an alternative to physical security keys for high-risk users like journalists, activists, and political campaign staff. Passkeys provide a more secure and phishing-resistant alternative to passwords based on the FIDO Authentication standard. Google has partnered with Internews to provide security support for journalists and human rights workers through a global network of security partners and trainers across 10 countries. 
Microsoft's July 2024 Security Update: Patching the High-Severity CVE-2024-38112 Spoofing Vulnerability in Windows MSHTML Platform
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024In July 2024, Microsoft patched a year-long exploited high severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-38112) in the Windows MSHTML Platform. Attackers disguised malicious files or websites to trick users into opening them, bypassing modern security features and executing remote code on their systems. 
New PHP RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577) Exploited by TellYouThePass Ransomware Gang: Mitigation Recommended
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024TellYouThePass ransomware gang exploits a recently discovered vulnerability in PHP, CVE-2024-4577, affecting all versions on Windows in CGI mode. Despite the patch being available for over a week, attacks started on June 8 and have infected servers and encrypted files. Over 450,000 exposed PHP servers could be vulnerable; updating to the latest version is recommended to mitigate this risk. 
Critical PHP Vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577) Allows Unauthenticated Code Execution on Windows Systems
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-4577, in PHP affects all Windows systems and allows unauthenticated attackers to take control when PHP is configured for certain interactions or the binary is exposed. Vulnerable are systems running Japanese, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese. Attackers can exploit this recurrence of an argument injection bug through CGI mode or exposing the PHP binary in a CGI directory. Affected versions include 8.3 prior to 8.3.8, 8.2 prior to 8.2.20, and 8.1 prior to 8.1.29. 
BitLocker Exploited: Two Reports Detail Unauthorized File Encryption Attacks in Steel, Vaccine Manufacturing, and Government Sectors
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Cybercriminals have exploited BitLocker in Windows systems for unauthorized file encryption and ransom demands, targeting industries like steel manufacturing, vaccine manufacturing, and a government entity as detailed in reports from Kaspersky and The Register. 
Newly Discovered GooseEgg Malware: Russian Hackers Forest Blizzard Exploit Print Spooler Vulnerability Since 2020
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024Microsoft researchers uncovered GooseEgg malware used by Russian state-sponsored hackers Forest Blizzard since June 2020. The malware exploits Print Spooler vulnerability, enabling remote code execution and network intrusion. Targeted sectors include government, tech companies, education, transportation, and media organizations worldwide. Microsoft patched CVE-2022-38028 but also warned of CVE-2023-23397 exploitation in Microsoft Outlook since April 2022. Forest Blizzard is linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. 
D-Link Security Advisory for 92,000 End-of-Life NAS Devices with Critical RCE Zero-Day Flaw
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024D-Link warns of critical RCE zero-day flaw in end-of-life NAS devices. The vulnerability allows attackers to remotely take over the devices and access sensitive information or disrupt service. The researcher who discovered the flaw advises retiring and replacing the products, while D-Link recommends doing so but will not patch them. 
Red Hat Issues Security Alert for Backdoored XZ Utils Versions with CVSS Score of 10.0
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024Red Hat has issued a security alert for two versions of XZ Utils that have been backdoored with malicious code designed to allow unauthorized remote access. The software supply chain compromise, tracked as CVE-2024-3094, impacts XZ Utils versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 and has a CVSS score of 10.0 indicating maximum severity. 
Backdoor Found in Widely Used Linux Utility xz Utils, Breaking Encrypted SSH Connections
Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024A backdoor in Linux utility xz Utils has been discovered that breaks encrypted SSH connections. Malicious code was introduced into versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 of the compression tool, which is included in most Linux distributions including Red Hat and Debian. 
Apple Faces Two Major Issues: Unpatchable Vulnerability and Antitrust Lawsuit
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024Apple faces two major challenges this week: a hardware vulnerability that cannot be patched and an antitrust lawsuit alleging its iPhone business practices are illegal. The company's privacy and security decisions, including iMessage's end-to-end encryption, are also highlighted in the lawsuit.