Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

According to the research paper published by the experts, modern mobile devices use separate wireless chips to manage wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE. Threat actors can execute code by exploiting an unpatched or new security issue over-the-air, or abusing the local OS firmware update mechanism.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Are current technologies ready to live up to this promise? data in transmission), securing data in use involves techniques and technologies, that enable algorithms to operate on data while ensuring the privacy of that data. At Thales, we have been prototyping solutions using secure enclave technology for the past few years.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare. Understaffing will increase the role of channel partners.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In effect, Microsoft is making its existing Secured-core PC standards the new baseline, so that a range of technologies that are optional in Windows 10 are mandatory, or on by default, in Windows 11. United Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Windows 11 comes ready to embrace the impressively-named Pluton TPM architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. but also applies to firmware that controls equipment such as hard drives, network routers, and security cameras. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

4, 2020, prohibits federal agencies from purchasing any IoT device that fails to meet minimum security standards, and mandates the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop, publish and update security standards and other related guidelines. And how do you vet those firmware updates?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 11, Fortinet released a half-dozen security updates for its FortiOS firmware, including a weakness that researchers said allows an attacker to run malware on virtually any Fortinet SSL VPN appliance. “COVID-19 extended the life of these companies and technologies, and that’s unfortunate.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Connected devices and smart technology are pivotal to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector organizations, from optimizing critical infrastructure management to transforming remote education and smart city initiatives. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

The internet of things (IoT) describes the network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, or other technology that exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet. . 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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Kali Blog Recap Since our last release, we did the following blog posts : The great non-free-firmware transition Kali Linux DEI Promise Community Shout-Outs These are people from the public who have helped Kali and the team for the last release. sponsored by Accuris Technologies Ltd. Canada : mirror.quantum5.ca Canada : mirror.accuris.ca

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2022

The ÆPIC Leak ( CVE-2022-21233 ) is the first architecturally CPU bug that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive data and impacts most 10th, 11th and 12th generation Intel CPUs. Unlike Meltdown and Spectre , ÆPIC Leak is an architectural bug , which means that the sensitive data are disclosed without relying on side channel attacks.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Shifts to enable remote working amid the pandemic were done virtually overnight as companies rushed to respond to lockdowns and retrofit IT architectures. The PCs and printers include security features like self-healing firmware; virtualized, in-memory breach detection; and threat containment and cloud-based intelligence.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Similarly, the IT Department needs to evaluate the current environment, the current IT architecture, and the nature of the vulnerability to determine the likelihood of exploitation, which should also be evaluated on a scale from 1 (low likelihood) to 10 (high likelihood). Appendix I.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Similarly, the IT Department needs to evaluate the current environment, the current IT architecture, and the nature of the vulnerability to determine the likelihood of exploitation, which should also be evaluated on a scale from 1 (low likelihood) to 10 (high likelihood). For firmware updates to critical systems (routers, servers, etc.),

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This archive is discreetly hosted on legitimate websites, cleverly disguised as firmware binaries for enigmatic devices labeled “m100” The Bitbucket repository was created on June 21, 2018, under the account of Julie Heilman, and it remains the sole repository associated with this profile. onion ghtyqipha6mcwxiz[.]onion

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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. . He is a tireless advocate for advancing cybersecurity innovation, standards, technologies, and education throughout the industry.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware has now emerged as one of the key reasons to have a DR plan and DR technology in place. 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. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user. REST is a standardized client-server architecture for APIs where resources can be fetched at specific URLs. You may have heard about the Pegasus software created by the NSO Group.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It can even access the chip’s firmware to gain root access on the device, a significant privilege escalation. Standard approaches such as endpoint protection , aggressive patch management, and zero-trust architectures are effective ways to mitigate zero-click threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

CrowdStrike’s numbers highlight not only the threat to open-source technologies – see Log4j – but also from IoT devices, long a concern for enterprises as they become more connected and more intelligent. Microsoft Azure last year said it was able to stave off a record DDoS attack against a European customer. Threats to Open Source, IoT.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Secure remote connection services can be provided by MSSPs through implementation and management of older technology such as a virtual private network (VPN) or through solutions such as virtual desktop interfaces (VDIs), desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), and browser isolation. assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

These technologies have justly earned the attention of the press and security researchers, and they’ve been discussed in great detail elsewhere. The Apple video Explore the new system architecture of Apple silicon Macs from session 10686 of the WWDC 2020 has a good overview of most of the new security features, and more.).

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Kali Linux

MAY 29, 2023

Plus, we are now including additional firmware on all ARM images. Moldova: md.mirrors.hacktegic.com , sponsored by Hacktegic Technologies SRL , thanks to Artiom Mocrenco. kali9-amd64 NOTE: The output of uname -r may be different depending on the system architecture. The version of u-boot has been bumped.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, I’m going to be discussing all these things, as well as weaving in real customer stories from Intel to show you how you can masterfully manage technological change in turbulent times while simultaneously future proofing some of your business’ IT operations.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In this episode of The Hacker Mind , Beau Woods and Paulino Calderon discuss their book, Practical IoT Hacking, and talk about IoT threat models, the technologies being used today, and what tools and knowledge you need to get started successfully hacking IoT devices. So using existing technology makes sense. That's both good and bad.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In this episode of The Hacker Mind , Beau Woods and Paulino Calderon discuss their book, Practical IoT Hacking, and talk about IoT threat models, the technologies being used today, and what tools and knowledge you need to get started successfully hacking IoT devices. So using existing technology makes sense. That's both good and bad.

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Kali Linux

MARCH 12, 2023

In Debian 12 , they have included a non-free-firmware component. kali5-amd64 NOTE: The output of uname -r may be different depending on the system architecture. Kali Purple is starting out as a Proof of Concept, evolving into a framework, then a platform (just like how Kali is today). What is in Kali Purple? X and linux 6.1.5

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The Security Ledger

MAY 29, 2019

Decisions about architecture made decades ago can have long term and often unexpected consequences today, he notes. Our guest this week, William Malik, the Vice President of Infrastructure Strategies with Trend Micro , says that the rollover problem with GPS satellites is a small example of a much more widespread problem.

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Google Security

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Posted by Ivan Lozano and Roger Piqueras Jover Android’s defense-in-depth strategy applies not only to the Android OS running on the Application Processor (AP) but also the firmware that runs on devices. By using modern toolchains and deploying exploit mitigation technologies, the bar for attacking the baseband can be raised as well.

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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

MAY 19, 2022

SD-WAN is a virtual architecture for managing a wide-area network covering distributed, hybrid IT environments typical for today’s enterprise organizations. With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet. What is SD-WAN?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), However, some patches, particularly for infrastructure, firmware, or less common software may not be automatable. While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.),

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Modern-day industrial and critical infrastructure organizations rely heavily on the operational technology (OT) environment to produce their goods and services. However, deploying the right technologies can harness all the benefits of a converged operation without increasing the security exposure profile of the organization.

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