Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

flaw is classified as a format string vulnerability that resides in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions prior to V5.21(AAZF.12)C0. Below is the list of affected models and the firmware patches released by the company. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zyxel). The CVE-2022-34747 (CVSS score: 9.8) 11)C0 and earlier V5.21(AAZF.12)C0

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In April 2023, FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a hacking campaign targeting Cacti ( CVE-2022-46169 ) and Realtek ( CVE-2021-35394 ) vulnerabilities to spread ShellBot and Moobot malware. The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. Let's got through the options: Firmware Patching I'll start with the devices themselves and pose a question to you: can you remember the last time you patched the firmware in your light globes? Or vibrator.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 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.” SecurityAffairs – FortiSIEM, hacking). ” reads the security advisory.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The agencies recommend VPN solutions that implements protections against intrusions, such as the use of signed binaries or firmware images, a secure boot process that verifies boot code before it runs, and integrity validation of runtime processes and files. It is important to use multi-factor authentication. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“ SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Research team observe huge hits on our firewalls that attempt to exploit the command injection vulnerability with the below HTTP request.” This unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerability affects Linear eMerge E3 access control systems running firmware versions 1.00-06

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

“A buffer overflow vulnerability in SonicOS allows a remote attacker to cause Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to the firewall. This flaw exists pre-authentication and within a component (SSLVPN) which is typically exposed to the public Internet.”. 6.5.1.12, 6.0.5.3,

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted. “Patch your #Fortigate.”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Unlike other printer management protocols, the IPP protocol supports multiple security features, including authentication and encryption, but evidently organizations don’t use them. “Obviously, these counts only represent devices that are not firewalled and allow direct querying over the IPv4 Internet.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zeppelin ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device. As long as you’re in there, you should take address any security warnings; perhaps your firewall security setting is too low, for example.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Countermeasures: To prevent drone signal hijacking, drone manufacturers and operators can implement encryption and authentication mechanisms for RF communication. What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited? Keeping firmware up to date is essential for security.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

“GE strongly recommends users with impacted firmware versions update their UR devices to UR firmware Version 8.10, or greater to resolve these vulnerabilities. It allows sensitive information exposure without authentication.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, CISA). ” continues the alert. ” states CISA.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

. “Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices contain a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable device.” “ZyXEL NAS devices achieve authentication by using the weblogin.cgi CGI executable. and earlier.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Leaders of the top hacking collectives are astute and disciplined.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. Firewalls Firewalls are an essential part of network security. NAC allows you to control who has access to your network by requiring users to authenticate before gaining access.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Only store personal patient data on internal systems that are protected by firewalls, and ensure extensive backups are available if data is ever compromised. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Lace Tempest (Storm-0950, overlaps w/ FIN11, TA505) authenticates as the user with the highest privileges to exfiltrate files,” Microsoft notes.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2019

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. While TDDP listens on all interfaces, the default firewall implemented in the routers prevents network access.

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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. SecurityAffairs – Prima FlexAir, hacking).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

In September 2016, source code of one of the most popular botnets named Mirai was leaked and uploaded to one of the hacking community forums, and later uploaded to GitHub with detailed information on the botnet, its infrastructure, configuration and how to build it. Install security and firmware upgrades from vendors, as soon as possible.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2018

. “In this paper, we show that reusing a key pair across different versions and modes of IKE can lead to cross-protocol authentication bypasses, enabling the impersonation of a victim host or network by attackers. We exploit a Bleichenbacher oracle in an IKEv1 mode, where RSA encrypted nonces are used for authentication.”

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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

The connection to the remote SMB server sends the user’s Net-NTLMv2 hash in a negotiation message, which the threat actor can use to either: Relay for authentication against other systems that support NTLMv2 authentication. only traces of connections to the WebUI could be stored in the firewall logs.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

It wasn’t until NASA set up the Cyber Defense Engineering and Research Group (CDER) that anyone looked at the unique cybersecurity requirements that distinguishes space mission systems from traditional firewalled data servers. Recommendations. Enforce principle of least privilege through authorization policies.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Meaning, authentication bypasses weren’t enough. CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . It’s used in different devices from different vendors, the affected devices sharing the firmware are: Netgear Stora. Firmware Analysis. Summary of Our Findings.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

It’s more than someone hacking into your smart light bulbs and turning on all the lights in your home. Network security is a challenge because the proliferation of devices each with their own IP address means you can’t slap up a perimeter firewall to block all suspicious or unknown web traffic. Don’t Forget the Application Layer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2024

The attackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls used by many critical infrastructure operators in Denmark. On April 25, 2023, Zyxel disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVSS score 9.8), tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , in a number of their firewalls. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. Another type of service sold on the dark web is IoT hacking. The most commonly used preemptive tactic is adding firewall rules that block incoming connection attempts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The attackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls used by many critical infrastructure operators in Denmark. On April 25, 2023, Zyxel disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVSS score 9.8), tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , in a number of their firewalls. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

There have already been several examples of smart devices being hacked or having vulnerabilities, including: Many smart medical devices including insulin pumps and internal defibrillators use outdated software and unencrypted data, which introduces serious vulnerabilities in terms of patient confidentiality and physical wellbeing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Advanced persistent threats come from skilled attackers possessing advanced hacking tools, sophisticated techniques, and possibly large teams. Threat groups have been tolerated in Russia, for example, in exchange for assurances that their hacking activity will be conducted in other countries. What Are APTs? Vulnerability Exploitation.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Keep your firmware and software updated. Enable two-factor authentication on all critical accounts. Go to each of those high-priority accounts and ensure two-factor authentication (often called strong authentication) is turned on.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2023

All resource authentication and authorization are dynamic and strictly enforced before access is allowed. Everything needs to be tracked and authenticated, starting with users, both standard and higher-privileged users. Networks need to be segmented and authenticated. They control the firmware, the signing, and the supply chain.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 27, 2024 Ransomware Gangs Target Unpatched ScreenConnect Servers Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass and path traversal. February 28, 2024 Internet Exposed 3D-Printers Hacked to Broadcast Vulnerability Exposure Type of vulnerability: Missing valid credential check in printer service APIs.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Looking back at past leaks of private companies providing such services, such as in the case of Hacking Team, we learned that many states all over the world were buying these capabilities, whether to complement their in-house technologies or as a stand-alone solution they couldn’t develop.

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