The Digital Identity Revolution: How Authentication is Reshaping Financial Services
The Unavoidable Fusion of Identity and Payments As we approach 2026, the financial industry stands at a critical juncture where…
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Microsoft’s Cryptographic Shift Sparks Enterprise Chaos: When Security Updates Become System Saboteurs
The Unintended Consequences of Microsoft’s Security Enhancement What was intended as a crucial security improvement has instead created widespread enterprise…
The Passwordless Paradox: Why Partial Implementation Creates New Security Gaps
The False Security of Passwordless “Victory” As organizations worldwide struggle with password-related breaches and the limitations of traditional authentication, the…
Dashlane’s Passwordless Breakthrough: What You Need to Know About the Mobile Gap and Security Trade-offs
The Passwordless Revolution Hits Password Managers In a significant move toward eliminating passwords entirely, Dashlane has partnered with Yubico to…
Google Messages Enhances Security with QR Code Verification and Proactive Spam Protection
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Microsoft Addresses Critical ASP.NET Core Vulnerability in Kestrel Web Server
Microsoft has released patches for a critical vulnerability in ASP.NET Core’s Kestrel web server, rated 9.9 on the CVSS scale. The flaw, involving request smuggling, could bypass security measures depending on application code. Developers are urged to evaluate risks and apply updates promptly.
Critical Security Flaw Identified in ASP.NET Core
Microsoft has addressed a highly critical vulnerability in ASP.NET Core, specifically within its Kestrel web server component, according to reports. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-55315, has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.9, which sources indicate is the highest ever recorded by Microsoft for such issues. Security program manager Barry Dorrans described it as a “security feature bypass,” emphasizing that the severity reflects worst-case scenarios where the vulnerability could significantly alter security scope.