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MITRE, CISA Reveal Dangerous Hardware & Software Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

According to MITRE, “Because hardware is not patchable as easily as software, any flaw discovered after release and production typically cannot be fixed without a recall of the product.”. CWE-1277 : Firmware Not Updateable – firmware exploitation exposes the victim to a permanent risk without any possibility to patch weaknesses.

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D-Link issues beta hotfix for multiple flaws in DIR-3040 routers

Security Affairs

Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to fix multiple vulnerabilities in the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router. Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router.

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10 Behaviors That Will Reduce Your Risk Online

Daniel Miessler

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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The secrets of Schneider Electric’s UMAS protocol

SecureList

Controllers are configured and programmed using engineering software – EcoStruxure™ Control Expert (Unity Pro), EcoStruxure™ Process Expert, etc. The CVE-2021-22779 vulnerability, identified in the course of the research, could allow a remote attacker to make changes to the PLC, bypassing authentication. UMAS protocol.

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Be aware of exposure of sensitive data on Wi-Fi settings for Canon inkjet printers

Security Affairs

The information stored in a Canon printer depends on the specific model, however, almost any model stores the network SSID, the password, network type (WPA3, WEP, etc.), Set up strong authentication mechanisms, such as complex passwords or use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for printer access.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Look for Reliable Sources: Download software only from reputable sources and official websites. Avoid third-party platforms that might disguise malware as legitimate software. Utilize Ad Blockers: Shield yourself from potentially malicious ads by using ad-blocking software.

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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A map showing the distribution of some 2 million iLinkP2P-enabled devices that are vulnerable to eavesdropping, password theft and possibly remote compromise, according to new research. The security flaws involve iLnkP2P , software developed by China-based Shenzhen Yunni Technology.

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