Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

They changed their tactics in 2018 and started using ransomware in the form of Ryuk. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that K–12 cyberattacks more than tripled over the pandemic, from 400 reported incidents in 2018 to over 1,300 in 2021. Keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Building a strong relationship with CISA and FBI regional cybersecurity personnel.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware. Deploy malicious firmware. link] [link] Have a software/firmware update mechanism. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A hardware supply chain attack was reportedly unveiled by Bloomberg in 2018. And while approval is pending, a separate group creates offline backups of essential files that are needed in the event of an error and affected systems need restoring. Create and test offline backups Speaking of backups, never assume they work.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more. For other SecureEdge components, Barracuda offers two levels of support: enhanced and premium.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Perhaps the most well-known research was presented in 2018 at Blackhat by Billy Rios and Johnathan Butts. Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. The backup archive can then be downloaded for later restore of the settings. Figure 6: Disposable Data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. While the design of a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) overcame BIOS limitations, both components critical to computer operation are an increasing target.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hackers hit Hancock Regional Hospital during a severe 2018 flu season. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Just ask hospital CEO and president Steve Long. He paid the ransom demand after ransomware locked up the hospital's network. Implement network segmentation.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In the summer of 2018 during Rootz, a program to teach kids hacking during the annual DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, an eleven-year-old hacker exploited an online imitation of the State of Florida’s Election Site in a matter of minutes. Here’s how Lit News described the system in 2018. But there’s more.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In the summer of 2018 during Rootz, a program to teach kids hacking during the annual DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, an eleven-year-old hacker exploited an online imitation of the State of Florida’s Election Site in a matter of minutes. Here’s how Lit News described the system in 2018. But there’s more.

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Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In the summer of 2018 during Rootz, a program to teach kids hacking during the annual DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, an eleven-year-old hacker exploited an online imitation of the State of Florida’s Election Site in a matter of minutes. Here’s how Lit News described the system in 2018. But there’s more.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Already a leading SD-WAN pick, the HPE subsidiary boosted its market position with acquisitions of security vendor Cape Networks in 2018 and WAN specialist Silver Peak Systems in 2020. Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015.

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