Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

These are encrypted with the actor’s public key and sent to their infrastructure over HTTPS. The first campaign likely began in early 2014 and continued until mid-2017, while the second started in late 2018 and was still active in late 2019. Webshell functionality for remote access. ” reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2018

Security researchers from the University of Opole in Poland and the Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany have devised a new attack technique that allows cracking encrypted communications. We exploit a Bleichenbacher oracle in an IKEv1 mode, where RSA encrypted nonces are used for authentication.” Many vendors are affected.

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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. Use AES encryption. link] [link] Have a software/firmware update mechanism. Encrypt in transit.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Unlike other printer management protocols, the IPP protocol supports multiple security features, including authentication and encryption, but evidently organizations don’t use them. This info includes printer names, locations, models, firmware versions, organization names, and even WiFi network names.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. on January 9, 2018, after hovering around $10 in 2017. As of 2023, it is trading at around $150.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

The threat actors are actively exploiting the following vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS: CVE-2018-13379 ; CVE-2020-12812 ; CVE-2019-5591. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. .

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data. Files are encrypted with a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 via the Microsoft CryptoAPI , as per CrowdStrike. Earlier versions appended the.CONTI extension to encrypted files.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

If the data connection is not properly encrypted ( spoiler alert: it’s not, we’ve checked! ), anyone who can intercept the connection is able to monitor all data that is exchanged. ” Experts also discovered that it is possible to execute arbitrary code on the device through a firmware update. Who controls these servers?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Both the vulnerabilities (dubbed CVE-2018-18472 and CVE-2018-18471) remain unpatched at the time of this publication. CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . The company provides a firmware with a web interface that mainly uses PHP as a serverside language.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2019

The WiFi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3) protocol was launched in June 2018 to address all known security issues affecting the previous standards and mitigate wireless attacks such as the KRACK attacks and DEAUTH attacks. The Enterprise mode implements 192-bit encryption for networks that require extra security. .

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion. Ransomware perpetrators of the past presented a problem of availability through encryption. Detect Focus on encryption Assume exfiltration. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. Old way New way. Current Target: VBOS.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Firmware signing is also key to ensuring that devices can verify the authenticity and integrity of updates and security patches that eliminate discovered vulnerabilities. Finally, it is difficult to underemphasise the importance of encryption to protect sensitive data collected by IoT devices.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

that includes security patches for the Foreshadow attacks as well as updated Intel and AMD microcode firmware to address the latest Spectre and Meltdown security flaws. Integrating VeraCrypt or TrueCrypt users can easily manage encrypted disk drives directly from the GNOME desktop environment. is expected on October 23, 2018.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Barracuda once traded publicly on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CUDA, but as of 2018 has been taken private by Thoma Bravo. These one, three, and five year subscriptions provide enhanced support for the hardware, firmware maintenance, security updates, and optional participation in early-release firmware updates.

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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. Open Systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

They are often delivered with default admin credentials that do not have to be changed, offer limited or no authentication support and may not have the means to update firmware – a critical need if a vulnerability is discovered that needs to be patched. In addition, IoT devices rarely follow the principles of security by design.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

In June 2018, Visa payment systems crashed throughout Europe , preventing millions of customers from using POS devices to pay for goods. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Security challenges are looming. The susceptibility of fintech devices and networks to malfunctioning is a big concern.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hackers hit Hancock Regional Hospital during a severe 2018 flu season. Once dropped, Ryuk uses AES-256 to encrypt files and an RSA public key to encrypt the AES key.". Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Just ask hospital CEO and president Steve Long.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

Users attacked by adware in 2018 through 2020 ( download ). The manufacturer of the mobile device preloads an adware application or a component with the firmware. variant has been known since 2018, and we have never once had to adjust the process of detecting it in almost three years. variant is a native ELF executable.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A hardware supply chain attack was reportedly unveiled by Bloomberg in 2018. Think of it as Let's Encrypt for code signing. Many businesses struggle to come up with ways to vet code, ensuring it is safe to deploy and not introduce problems in the supply chain.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2019

“Since early 2018, the incidence of broad, indiscriminant ransomware campaigns has sharply declined, but the losses from ransomware attacks have increased significantly, according to complaints received by IC3 and FBI case information. ” reads the public service announcement published by the IC3. law , and prevent future attacks.”

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

After 2018, we observed falling detection rates for FinSpy for Windows. Apart from Trojanized installers, we also observed infections involving use of a UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and MBR (Master Boot Record) bootkit. Melcoz had been active in Brazil since at least 2018, before expanding overseas.

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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. Most states require strong data privacy controls, which typically include encrypting any sensitive personal information of staff and students.

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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. As expected, there have been many different research projects on infusion pumps over the years.

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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. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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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. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2018, we got some broader exemptions for all data, all devices all types of devices. So it gives you a lot of fertile ground to work on, as compared with the mostly heavily encrypted SSL, TLS web components that a lot of websites and apps use. In some cases the artists simply don't have the resources to be updated.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2018, we got some broader exemptions for all data, all devices all types of devices. So it gives you a lot of fertile ground to work on, as compared with the mostly heavily encrypted SSL, TLS web components that a lot of websites and apps use. In some cases the artists simply don't have the resources to be updated.

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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. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In 2018, the last review year, breaking encryption in a product in order to repair it was deemed to be legal as well, however, this activity is restricted to restoring the device in question to its original specifications.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In 2018, the last review year, breaking encryption in a product in order to repair it was deemed to be legal as well, however, this activity is restricted to restoring the device in question to its original specifications.

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