Tag: USENIX Security 2025
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The BGP Vortex: A 30-Year-Old Flaw Could Theoretically “Unplug” 96% of the Global Internet
A profound vulnerability within the internet’s architectural framework, designated as BGP Vortex, has garnered significant academic scrutiny following its revelation at the USENIX Security 2025 symposium. The flaw stems from the inherent instabilities of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the fundamental routing mechanism that orchestrates global network interoperability. Despite being conceptualized over three decades ago…