Show Notes
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
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