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Watchdog Finds Critical Access Control Gaps at CBP

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Watchdog Finds Critical Access Control Gaps at CBP

The DHS Inspector General identified a Customs and Border Protection service account with elevated privileges accessible to over 76,000 network users, creating a significant attack surface. Auditors documented more than 100 potential attack paths through the agency's network stemming from this configuration.

Why it matters: CBP and other federal agencies must audit their privileged account access controls immediately; exposed service accounts with broad network visibility create pathways for lateral movement and privilege escalation that could compromise border security systems.

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