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The DigiNotar Hack and Certificate Authentication
09:39 - 19:46 (10:06)
The DigiNotar hack occurred when attackers were able to create fake certificates, thus allowing them to create fake Gmail or Google websites that look authentically legitimate. The attackers were likely able to flood local DNS servers with messages, allowing them to convince browsers to stop trusting the attackers’ target certificates.
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A hacker infiltrated the servers of DigiNotar to issue false certificates and gained access to sensitive and personal information of Iranian citizens and the Dutch Government.
09:39 - 15:00 (05:20)
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A hacker infiltrated the servers of DigiNotar to issue false certificates and gained access to sensitive and personal information of Iranian citizens and the Dutch Government. Despite multiple security measures, the hacker was able to obtain a physical security card which allowed him to access the most secure portion of the network.
ChapterThe DigiNotar Hack and Certificate Authentication
EpisodeEp 3: DigiNotar, You are the Weakest Link, Good Bye!
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The attack on DigiNotar could have been a result of local DNS servers being flooded with fake DNS messages from attackers or a high-level DNS server being compromised and propagating the fake records down the hierarchy.
15:00 - 19:46 (04:46)
Summary
The attack on DigiNotar could have been a result of local DNS servers being flooded with fake DNS messages from attackers or a high-level DNS server being compromised and propagating the fake records down the hierarchy.