Computers all over the world rely on a program called "libssh" to use the SSH communications protocol, which allows trusted users to log in and administer computers remotely. Due to a flaw in libssh, fooling a computer into granting SSH access is as easy as telling it you already have permission. The vulnerability can lead to an attacker gaining complete control over a device. What SSH Is & Why We Have a Big Problem Computers underpin many of the essential systems in our society, and these systems need to be periodically accessed and updated. For network admins and other IT professionals... more