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Encrypted traffic interception on Hetzner and Linode targeting Jabber service
TL;DR: we have discovered XMPP (Jabber) instant messaging protocol encrypted TLS connection wiretapping (Man-in-the-Middle attack) of jabber.ru (aka xmpp.ru) service’s servers on Hetzner and Linode hosting providers in Germany. The attacker has issued several new TLS certificates using Let’s Encrypt service which were…
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Security & PrivacyNetworking & Internet2023
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | Encrypted traffic interception on Hetzner and Linode targeting Jabber service by f311a | 731 | 306 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 28 Hacker News comments by 21 different people, from Oct 2023 to Nov 2026.
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- Doohickey-d · Nov 4, 2026
- pocksuppet · Sep 5, 2026
- vbezhenar · Jun 16, 2026
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- heinrich5991 · May 11, 2026
- pocksuppet · Apr 2, 2026
