Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The most recent variant spotted by Microsoft spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities in Apache and Apache Spark ( CVE-2021-42013 and CVE-2022-33891 respectively) and also supports new DDoS attack capabilities. Maintain device health with updates: Make sure devices are up to date with the latest firmware and patches.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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 is based on a client-server architecture. UMAS also inherits the Modbus client-server architecture. In firmware versions prior to 2.7 Network communication.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. Kaspersky researchers last year found that such attacks increased by about a third year-over-year in the third quarter 2021. Threats to Open Source, IoT.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2022

In fact, Ericsson Network Manager is an Operations support system (‘OSS’ according to network jargon) , which allows the management of all the devices interconnected to it, ensuring the management of configurations, firmware updates and all automation and maintenance operations of an advanced mobile radio network.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 5, 2021

United Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). UEFI is a specification for the firmware that controls the first stages of booting up a computer, before the operating system is loaded. (It’s Windows 11 comes ready to embrace the impressively-named Pluton TPM architecture.

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SecureList

MAY 23, 2022

This report includes an analysis of the ISaGRAF framework, its architecture, the IXL and SNCP protocols that are used to program and control ISaGRAF-based devices and to communicate with them. ISaGRAF Runtime are also used in transportation, power & energy, and other sectors.

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Google Security

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2021, we published Google Nest security commitments , in which we committed to engage with the research community to examine our products and services and report vulnerabilities. We are paying higher rewards retroactively for eligible Google Nest and Fitbit devices reports submitted in 2021. What's next? We will be at the Hardwear.io

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39. Over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates must be delivered securely and effectively. Electronic control unit (ECU) threats : malicious firmware updates act as a ‘trojan horse’ which allows the hacker to imitate trust and remotely access vehicle control systems. Guest Blog: TalkingTrust.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 06:55. In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. Requirements also included that the firmware was to be signed by the manufacturer and verified by the pacemaker.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One recent example that underscores this importance is the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware manipulation is particularly dangerous because it often remains undetected until significant damage occurs.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

According to Gartner research , 35 billion devices will be connected to the internet in 2021, and that number will more than double in the next few years to reach 75 billion connected devices by 2025. Staying current with firmware patches and updates is also key to enabling robust security. . Don’t Forget the Application Layer.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

To enable wireless support, we need to find: The kernel Wi-Fi modules that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wi-Fi firmware files that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wireless interface name (Kali defaults to: wlan0 ) Additional packages to increase functionally. bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

“With a cyberattack, it’s more than just data that needs protecting—at risk is really the entire physical infrastructure from applications and operating systems down to low-level firmware and BIOS. Druva’s metadata-centric architecture supports management and security of data in the cloud with long-term retention, and regulatory compliance.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The threat actor used news about the Russo-Ukrainian conflict to trick targets into opening harmful emails that exploited the vulnerabilities (CVE-2020-35730, CVE-2020-12641 and CVE-2021-44026). Leaks are often sold on the dark web, message groups or the group’s own platforms, and some are given away for free.

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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

One of the IPs used by the attacker exposes the WebUI of an internet access router: Some researchers have argued that an attacker may have exploited a vulnerability in the firmware of these routers to compromise them and use them in the attack. on 2023-03-15 16:07:48 UTC Target: Military interforce entity – TK Alarms!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

In November 2021, AT&T Alien Labs™ first published research on our discovery of new malware written in the open-source programming language Golang. The Mirai botnet targets mostly routers and IoT devices, and it supports different architectures including Linux x64, different ARM versions, MIPS, PowerPC, and more. Conclusion.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Working with international partners, the FBI led the operation against the botnet, which was active since 2021 and was controlled by Beijing-based IT contractor Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon. Keep software and firmware patched and updated. and abroad has been dismantled. and in other countries.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2021

Several weeks ago, we were thrilled to learn that our Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Satya Gupta, was named CTO of the Year in the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards. . Beyond that, he drives the basis of our creations and holds 48 patents in complex firmware architecture with products deployed to hundreds of thousands of users.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Recently, Check Point expanded its NGFW product lines with the introduction of new high-end platforms, and launched the Check Point Infinity Security Architecture, which is designed to protect a company’s entire IT infrastructure. Both Check Point and Palo Alto are top performers, with AAA ratings in 2021 Cyber Ratings tests.

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Kali Linux

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With the end of 2021 just around the corner, we are pushing out the last release of the year with Kali Linux 2021.4 , which is ready for immediate download or updating. As a reminder, virtual machines on Apple Silicon are still limited to arm64 architecture only. Raspberry Pi images now include versioned Nexmon firmware.

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Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We have also added support for the Raspberry Pi 400’s wireless card, however it is very important to note that this is not a nexmon firmware, as nexmon does not currently support it. 1kali1 (2021-02-08) ┌──(kali㉿kali)-[~] └─$ uname -r 5.10.0-kali3-amd64 " VERSION_ID="2021.1"

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

So, 2021 is one of those years and many security researchers many companies. And the hope is that in 2021, we'll get more expansive exemptions that apply to more types of devices, and that reduce the potential chilling effect that would stop researchers working on security research in the US because of fears of DMCA violations.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

So, 2021 is one of those years and many security researchers many companies. And the hope is that in 2021, we'll get more expansive exemptions that apply to more types of devices, and that reduce the potential chilling effect that would stop researchers working on security research in the US because of fears of DMCA violations.

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Kali Linux

MAY 31, 2021

release from February 2021 is: Releasing Kaboxer v1.0 - Introducing Kali Applications Boxer v1.0! This is due to bluez , bluez-firmware , and pi-bluetooth packages forked and patched Raspberry Pi kernel updated to 5.4.83 1kali1 (2021-04-12) ┌──(kali㉿kali)-[~] └─$ uname -r 5.10.0-kali7-amd64 " VERSION_ID="2021.2"

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

They spoke at BlackHat USA 2021 where they launched a new tool to find IoT based CnC servers. Quemu enables me to emulate some of the not common CPU architectures like MIPS powerPC or MIPS cell. In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Davanian: This is Ali. Probably not.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021. The sudo vulnerability aka CVE-2001-3156 , seemed to go under the radar after it was announced and patches were released on 26th January 2021. Serious Linux Vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

IntroductionDiscovered in 2021, Raspberry Robin (also known as Roshtyak) is a malicious downloader that has circulated in the wild for several years, primarily spreading through infected USB devices. At the time of publishing this blog, these are CVE-2024-26229 and CVE-2021-31969.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

We also identified two samples developed in December 2021 containing test strings and preceding revisions of the ransom note observed in Microsoft’s shared samples. One of the identified samples was compiled on December 28, 2021, suggesting that this destructive campaign had been planned for months. … ?????? ??????!!!

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Also of concern is the firmware and ROM found on many components that go into the manufacture of systems, nearly of all which are manufactured today in mainland China. million in 2017 at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center to $240 million in 2021 with an attack on MediaMarkt, Europe's largest consumer electronics retailer.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Though this partnership, our research led us to discover five previously unreported vulnerabilities in the medical system which include: CVE-2021-33886 – Use of Externally-Controlled Format String (CVSS 7.7). CVE-2021-33885 – Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CVSS 9.7). Braun on January 11, 2021.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Hive ransomware, a RaaS launched in June 2021, was also busy in March. The threat actors have been linked to numerous high-profile ransomware incidents, including arguably the biggest ransomware attack of all time—a supply-chain hit on Kaseya in July 2021 believed to have affected over 1,000 businesses. Noteworthy May attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:09. Digital identification would fulfill a critical element of attaining a zero trust architecture, especially important for industrial technology edge devices. Secure firmware flashing is also a way to enhance assurance of device security, allowing for audit capabilities and controls around these devices.

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