Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

AvosLocker operators already advertised in the past a Linux variant, dubbed AvosLinux, of their malware claiming it was able to support Linux and ESXi servers. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

More recent firmware versions had Telnet access and debug port (9527/ tcp ) disabled by default, but they had open port 9530/ tcp that could be exploited by attackers to send a special command to start telnet daemon and enable shell access with a static password ([ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ]). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2020

The list includes: IP addresses of Pulse Secure VPN servers Pulse Secure VPN server firmware version SSH keys for each server A list of all local users and their password hashes Admin account details Last VPN logins (including usernames and cleartext passwords) VPN session cookies. ” reported ZDNet. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The botnet was created to launch DDoS attacks and to insert advertisements in the legitimate HTTP traffic of the victims, most of which are in China (96%). Every time a vendor made some attempts to address the problem, the botmaster pushed out multiple firmware updates on the fiber routers to maintain their control. million devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2019

Firmware updates that address this vulnerability are not currently available. Chaining the two flaws it is possible to take over the Cisco RV320 and RV325 routers, the hackers exploit the bugs to obtain hashed passwords for a privileged account and run arbitrary commands as root. through 1.4.2.20.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“The original infection method remains unknown, but during that phase malicious code is injected to the firmware of the target system, and the code is then run as part of normal operations within the device. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” reads the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Unfortunately, the cloud ID is not sufficiently random and complex to make guessing correct cloud IDs hard because the analysis of the Xiongmai firmware revealed it is derived from the device’s MAC address. ” Experts also discovered that it is possible to execute arbitrary code on the device through a firmware update.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2018

EliteLands is using a 2-years old exploit that could be used to trigger tens of well-known vulnerabilities in the AVTech firmware. Many products of the vendor currently run the vulnerable firmware, including DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras. “This is like a burner account,” Anubhav told Bleeping Computer.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

One of the most disturbing symptoms reported by the Gigaset users is the sending WhatsApp and SMS messages, in some cases WhatApp suspended the accounts for suspicious activity. Gigaset confirmed the supply chain attack and revealed that only users who received firmware updates from one the compromised server were impacted.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

Infected devices were used for multiple malicious activities, including traffic redirections through mobile proxies, info-stealing, click fraud, and social media and online messaging accounts and monetization via advertisements. It will launch intrusive advertisements when victims are using legitimate applications.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

“Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 “Exposing your NAS on the internet (allowing remote access) is always a high risk thing to do (at least without a properly deployed remote access VPN and/or 2FA on all existing user accounts)!”

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

For example, HiChip — a Chinese IoT vendor that Marrapese said accounts for nearly half of the vulnerable devices — uses the prefixes FFFF, GGGG, HHHH, IIII, MMMM, ZZZZ. Furthermore, even if software patches were issued, the likelihood of most users updating their device firmware is low.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The Mozi botnet accounted for 90% of the IoT network traffic observed between October 2019 and June 2020, IBM reported. According to a new report published by IBM, the Mozi botnet accounted for 90% of the IoT network traffic observed between October 2019 and June 2020. ” continues the analysis. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2019

Chaining the two flaws it is possible to take over the Cisco RV320 and RV325 routers, the hackers exploit the bugs to obtain hashed passwords for a privileged account and run arbitrary commands as root. Firmware updates that address this vulnerability are not currently available. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2018

Anubhav explained that the passwords are related to Dahua DVRs running very old firmware that is known to be affected by a five-year-old vulnerability tracked as CVE-2013-6117. Even if the vulnerability has been patched, many Dahua devices are still running ancient firmware. — Ankit Anubhav (@ankit_anubhav) July 13, 2018.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Attackers could spy on the users, listen conversations made in the environment surrounding the GPS tracker, get and spoof the location of the tracker, send an SMS message to an arbitrary number to obtain the telephone number of the device and use SMS as an attack vector, replace the firmware of the device. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

These are the leaders in networking, and accounting for nearly 70% of the market.” The flaw can only be exploited if the device using the chip has the over-the-air firmware download (OAD) feature enabled. “A vulnerability exists in the firmware of embedded BLE radios that are part of some Aruba access points.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Experts from Twelve Security claimed they found API tokens that would have allowed hackers to access Wyze user accounts from any iOS or Android device. In response to the incident, Wyze log out all Wyze users out of their accounts and unliked all third-party app integrations to generate new tokens. ” continues Wyze.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. Twitter bans 936 accounts that attempted to sow political discord in Hong Kong. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2018

The first bug can only be exploited by an authenticated attacker, but Positive Technologies says all Diqee 360 devices come with a default password of 888888 for the admin account, which very few users change, and which attackers can incorporate into their exploit chain. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

FIN8 is a financially motivated group that has been active since at least 2016 and often targets the POS environments of the retail, restaurant, and hospitality merchants to harvest payment account data. User accounts should also only be provided with the permissions vital to job responsibilities. ” continues the security alert.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

” It recognizes the worthiness of using AI for some cybersecurity requirements, such as to detect fraudulent bank account activity. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2018

There’s also the detailed account of Mark Frauenfelder, who owned a Trezor wallet and couldn’t access it for several traumatizing months after misplacing the PIN that served as recovery words for the software. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

For the record, KrebsOnSecurity has long advised buyers of IoT devices to avoid those advertise P2P capabilities for just this reason. The admin account can be used to do anything to the device, such as changing its settings or uploading software — including malware like Mirai. BLANK TO BANK. no password). no password).

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

After the application ran, it could follow one of several scenarios, depending on its creator’s greed and the advertising module’s capabilities. We had recorded apps featuring aggressive advertising appearing in Google Play before, but 2020 proved rich in this kind of cases. Attacks on personal data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Unlike some other underground cybercriminal gangs, Wizard Spider doesn’t openly advertise on underground forums, perhaps for security reasons. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The attackers’ research vector is now shifting from software vulnerabilities to those located at the hardware and firmware level. The company’s records indicate that dumps account for 62% of data sold, which means that POS Trojans are the main method of compromising plastic cards. million dumps, which cost as much as $567.8

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most common tactics used by threat actors when impersonating executives is business email compromise (BEC), a method where an email or social media message coming from a fake VIP profile deceives employees to commit a certain action (usually transferring money to an attacker-controlled bank account).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2019

“Doing so provides investigators with the critical information they need to track ransomware attackers, hold them accountable under U.S. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues the announcement.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Taking this percentage into account, we can presume that out of 800,000 internet-connected printers across the world, at least 447,000 are unsecured. Update your printer firmware to the latest version. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The results. Change the default password.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Caution with Ads and Websites Website pop-ups and online advertising can be vectors for malware, phishing attempts, and other harmful actions. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack. Regularly Monitor Accounts Account monitoring is a critical practice.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rootkit Type.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

FC Barcelona and the International Olympic Committee Twitter accounts hacked. Unsigned Firmware running on peripherals could expose Windows, Linux systems to hack. Hackers are actively exploiting a Zero-Day in WordPress ThemeREX Plugin to create Admin Accounts. US administration requests $9.8B Personal details of 10.6M

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Experts recommend users to install routers update and patched firmware to mitigate the threat. “Taking current disclosures and events into account, Akamai researchers believe that someone is attempting to compromise millions of machines living behind the vulnerable routers by leveraging the EternalBlue and EternalRed exploits.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

The patch addresses the UPnP memory corruption vulnerability ( CVE-2007-1204 ) that enables a remote attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of a local service account.” ” Experts suggest disabling the UPnP feature if possible to prevent abuses and are uring users of running firmware up to date. Pierluigi Paganini.

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