SecureList

MAY 23, 2022

In early 2020, we notified the Rockwell Automation Product Security Incident Response Team ( RA PSIRT ) of several vulnerabilities we had identified in the ISaGRAF Runtime execution environment. A remote attacker could easily implement a password brute force attack in ISaGRAF Runtime.

Architecture 76

Architecture Authentication Passwords Encryption 76

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. The joint alert also states that attackers scanning also enumerated devices for the CVE-2020-12812 and CVE-2019-5591 flaws. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 66

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.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 105

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

ForrmBook is capable of key logging and capturing browser or email client passwords, but its developers continue to update the malware to exploit the latest Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVS), such as CVE-2021-40444 Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 89

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 89

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged. Our advantages: 1.

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IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 86

SecureList

JANUARY 20, 2022

At the end of 2021, we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our Firmware Scanner , which has been integrated into Kaspersky products since the beginning of 2019. This one is made up of implants found in the UEFI firmware within the SPI flash, a non-volatile storage external to the hard drive.

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Firmware Malware Encryption Passwords 144

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Improper encryption. Poor credentials.

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IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Internet 135

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords.

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IoT Spyware VPN Passwords 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

REvil (aka Sodinokibi) first appeared in May 2020 and has been responsible for numerous high-profile ransomware attacks, including arguably the biggest ransomware attack of all time—a supply-chain attack on Kaseya VSA in July 2021 that is thought to have affected over 1,000 businesses. An old enemy returns. Ransomware attacks in April 2022.

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Ransomware Encryption Accountability Technology 80

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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Ransomware Encryption Backups Accountability 117

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. In fact, 57 percent of all ransomware incidents disclosed to the FBI involved K–12 districts at the start of the 2020/2021 school year, compared to just 28 percent the year prior.

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Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 61

Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

In 2020, this number is expected to grow to a staggering 20.8 While updates tend to be released regularly for such devices, 60% of those studied downloaded these updates automatically without encryption. While most computer software now forces users to create a strong password, the same is not true of all smart devices.

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Internet Internet Risk Computers and Electronics 40

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This toolset was in use from as early as July 2020, mainly targeting Southeast Asian entities, including government agencies and telecoms companies. Apart from Trojanized installers, we also observed infections involving use of a UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and MBR (Master Boot Record) bootkit. Gamers beware.

Malware 86

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 86

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2021

Microsoft experts have disclosed a series of vulnerabilities in the firmware of Netgear routers which could lead to data leaks and full system takeover. The traffic was TLS-encrypted, so the researchers focused on the router and investigate the presence of security weaknesses that can be exploited by threat actors.

Firmware 132

Firmware Authentication Encryption Passwords 132

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 20, 2021

Organizations suffered an unprecedented number of cyberattacks in 2020. The FBI’s Cyber Division received as many as 4,000 complaints of digital attacks a day in H1 2020, reported by The Hill. Even fewer (19%) told Proofpoint that they had updated their Wi-Fi router’s firmware. Encryption. Encryption Key Management.

Mobile 71

Mobile Architecture Data breaches Authentication 71

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. In late August 2020, we published an overview of DeathStalker and its activities, including the Janicab, Evilnum and PowerSing campaigns.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Virgin Media Super Hub and Super Hub 2. TalkTalk HG635, HG523a, and HG533.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

October 29, 2020. Both frameworks are very robust and are highly effective dual-purpose tools, allowing actors to dump clear text passwords or hash values from memory with the use of Mimikatz. Once dropped, Ryuk uses AES-256 to encrypt files and an RSA public key to encrypt the AES key.".

Ransomware 65

Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 65

Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Conti ransomware and the group that distributes it has been a dangerous, noisy presence in the ransomware ecosystem since 2020. Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Ransomware Accountability Technology Firmware 101

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

To penetrate and encrypt as many systems as possible, some threat groups have started writing ransomware code using cross-platform programming languages like Python, Rust, or Golang. Ransoms were 36 percent higher in 2021 than in 2020 at an average of $6.1

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 107

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

The DazzleSpy backdoor software had interesting features to foil detection, including end-to-end encryption to avoid firewall inspection as well as a feature that cut off communication if a TLS-inspection proxy was detected. Use strong passwords. Deploy data encryption at rest and in transit. Vulnerability Exploitation.

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Firewall Malware Phishing Software 98

McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

It is estimated that there are over 200 million IV infusions administered globally each year, and 2020 sales of IV pumps in the US were at $13.5 Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. Clearly infusion pumps have cemented their place in the medical world.

Computers and Electronics 145

Computers and Electronics Authentication Software Risk 145

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

Hacking 40

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 40