Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2020

An attacker with this key can successfully authenticate as this user to the FortiSIEM Supervisor.” While the user’s shell is limited to running the /opt/phoenix/phscripts/bin/tunnelshell script, SSH authentication still succeeds.”. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Researchers at firmware security firm Eclypsium discovered multiple vulnerabilities referred as USBAnywhere that could be exploited to potentially allow an attacker to take over the baseboard management controller (BMC) for three different models of Supermicro server boards: the X9, X10, and X11. ” reads the post published by Eclypsium.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2019

of the firmware. The weakness impacts PIV smart card applications, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) authentication, OATH one-time passwords, and OpenPGP. “An issue exists in the YubiKey FIPS Series devices with firmware version 4.4.2 there is no released firmware version 4.4.3) Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

CGI password logger This installs a fake version of the device admin login page, logging successful authentications and passing them to the legitimate login page. The experts observed that once a device has been infected, the malicious code can prevent the installation of firmware updates.

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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. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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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. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2018

GhostDNS scans for the IP addresses used by routers that use weak or no password then accesses them and changes the DNS settings to a rogue DNS server operated by the attackers. Js DNSChanger is written in JavaScript and includes 10 attack scripts designed to infect 6 routers or firmware packages. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

“One of the screenshots seems to consist of LG Electronics official firmware or software update releases that assist their hardware products to work more efficiently.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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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 ]). This is a subject of actual disclosure.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2019

Others issues can be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker to change admin and moderator passwords and view presentations. Experts also found a denial-of-service (DoS) flaw and credentials stored in plain text that could be accessible to authenticated users. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

An attacker could chain the issues to steal password theft and possibly remotely compromise the devices, he only needs to know the IP address of the P2P server used by the device. Furthermore, even if software patches were issued, the likelihood of most users updating their device firmware is low. ” reported Brian Krebs.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“ Attackers can easily obtain default passwords and identify internet-connected target systems. Passwords can be found in p roduct documentation and compiled lists available on the Internet.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. 06 and older. ” continues SonicWall.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The communications are not encrypted, however the WiFi password is sent encrypted during set up (albeit trivial to decrypt).” ” Once the mobile app has discovered the IP address of the lights, it authenticates with them, receives an authentication token and retrieves information about the device. .”

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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. vacuum cleaner as root. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2019

Version 1 has no auth, version 2 requires the admin password.” The expert explained that the TP-Link Device Debug Protocol (TDDP) allows running two types of commands on the device: type 1 which do not require authentication and type 2 which requires administrator credentials. ” wrote Garrett on Twitter.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. “Prima Systems FlexAir, Versions 2.3.38

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2018

The affected models are NetComm 4G LTE Light industrial M2M routers running firmware version 2.0.29.11 The cross-site request forgery condition could be triggered by a remote attacker to change passwords of the device. NetComm has released a firmware update that addresses the security vulnerabilities in mid-May 2018.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 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. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Poor credentials. What does this mean? Vicious insider.

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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. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Secure remote access with strong passwords, ensure only the necessary individuals have permission for remote access, disable remote access when not in use, and use two-factor authentication for remote sessions. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this paper, we highlighted three main things that enable attackers to conduct said attacks: the ever-expanding digital footprint, human and technological limitations when it comes to secure authentication, and (once again) weak and exposed passwords. Be careful with what information is shared online or on social media.

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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. Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The flaws were discovered by researchers Carlo Meijer and Bernard van Gastel at Radboud University in the Netherlands, the duo discovered that it is possible to bypass password-based authentication to access to encrypted data stored on the drives. Anyway, an attacker can reprogram the firmware to ignore the password and use the DEK.

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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. The CoP includes the following recommendations for manufacturers: No default passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The first priority will be to collect the advertised vulnerabilities. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), However, some patches, particularly for infrastructure, firmware, or less common software may not be automatable. Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.),

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

In this article, I describe poorly-documented, or completely undocumented, features that could stop working as advertised or disappear completely without notice in future releases of macOS. Unlike NO_SMT , SEGCHK / TECS has no firmware-level equivalent, nor can it be disabled after boot. Comparing the macOS 11 and macOS 10.15

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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.

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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. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

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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. 20% increase accesses of specific organizations advertised. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Okta is a widely used authentication services provider, and it is safe to assume that a hacker controlling their network would be able to infect any of their customers. In both cases, we described new UEFI firmware bootkits that managed to propagate malicious components from the deepest layers of the machine up to Windows’ user-land.

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