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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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 25, 2023

New research highlights another potential danger from IoT devices, with a popular make of smart light bulbs placing your Wi-Fi network password at risk. is related to incorrect authentication of the bulb, which means the device can be impersonated, allowing for Tapo password theft and device manipulation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

D-Link fixed two critical flaws in its D-View 8 network management suite that could lead to authentication bypass and arbitrary code execution. in its D-View 8 network management suite that could be exploited by remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code. ” reads the advisory published by ZDI.

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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. Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2021

x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials.” “The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of firmware.” The network equipment vendor is now urging customers to update the firmware of their devices as soon as possible. “If 34 or 9.0.0.10

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Security researcher Yerodin Richards has found an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Arris routers. According to Richards, when he contacted Arris (acquired by CommScope), the company said the devices running the vulnerable firmware are end-of-life (EOL) and are no longer supported by the company.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Researchers discovered multiple high-risk vulnerabilities affecting the latest firmware version for the Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 router. Researchers from Tenable have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the latest firmware version (version 1.0.4.120) of the popular Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 WiFi router.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Exploiting this flaw allows threat actors to hijack legitimate user sessions, bypassing authentication protocols such as passwords and multi-factor authentication. Their research has delved into the methods employed by threat actors, shedding light on the vulnerabilities and potential risks organizations face.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

could put operational technology (OT) infrastructure at risk of attacks, such as remote code execution (RCE) and denial of service (DoS).” Exploiting the vulnerabilities requires user authentication as well as bypassing the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) used by both the PLCs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2021

Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to fix multiple vulnerabilities in the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router. Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router. ” states the vendor.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

CWE-1240 : Use of a Cryptographic Primitive with a Risky Implementation – non-standard cryptographic implementation is pretty hard to fix and puts the whole system at risk. CWE-1277 : Firmware Not Updateable – firmware exploitation exposes the victim to a permanent risk without any possibility to patch weaknesses.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2022

Two of the TLStorm vulnerabilities reside in the TLS implementation used by Cloud-connected Smart-UPS devices, while the third one is a design flaw in the firmware upgrade process of Smart-UPS devices. The researchers discovered that the firmware upgrades are not properly signed and validated. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. Vulnerabilities in medical devices present significant risks, expanding the potential for breaches.

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Pen Test Partners

MAY 16, 2024

Those three material changes Two of these changes relate to the Identity and Access Control Principle and in particular the Identity Verification, Authentication and Authorisation CO. Previous versions of the CAF only required additional authentication methods, such as MFA, for privileged and remote user access.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 15, 2021

The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of SonicWall firmware. Devices at risk. x versions of the firmware. x firmware. x firmware versions. SMA 210/410/500v (Actively Supported) update firmware to 9.0.0.10-28sv SMA 400/200 Update to 10.2.0.7-34 34 or 9.0.0.10

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Experts believe Artificial intelligence (AI) could introduce new cybersecurity concerns, and that the upcoming 5G network could pose new risks as well. Information Risk Management (IRM) recently published its 2019 Risky Business Report. One tip that education brands should follow is to create a prioritized list of risks.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2022

The CISA catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities was set up to list the most important vulnerabilities that have proven to pose the biggest risks. The catalog is an integral part of binding operational directive (BOD) 22-01 titled Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2023

“Cisco has not and will not release firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities described in the advisory for these devices,” the company stated. The researchers say the implant’s firmware-agnostic design could allow it to be integrated into other brands of routers as well.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies. It is worrying that all analyzed brands have at least some models that allow users to keep default passwords or have no authentication setup whatsoever.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Much ado has been made in the past of the use of things like Express Cards, which can be used without authentication. In this regard, your phone doesn’t really pose much more of a risk than other things you’d have on your person. Is this a problem or not a problem? Of course, this is highly dependent on circumstances.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

CVE-2023-3267: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3260: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.2) CVE-2023-3263: Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5) of PowerPanel Enterprise software and version 1.44.08042023 of the Dataprobe iBoot PDU firmware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

For this reason, if the customer has SSL-VPN enabled, Fortinet is advising customers to take immediate action to upgrade to the most recent firmware release. If the customer is not operating SSL-VPN the risk of this issue is mitigated – however, Fortinet still recommends upgrading.” states the report published by Fortinet.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.] Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The bill will provide an avenue of resources and guidelines for small businesses to reduce their cybersecurity risks. A topic of importance came from Kryptowire, a mobile security research firm that found firmware vulnerabilities in as many as 10 million Android devices in the United States that have remote escalation privileges.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Vital defense strategies include timely patching and updating of software, as well as locking down network access with multifactor authentication (MFA) and privileged access management (PAM) solutions. This shortage of cybersecurity talent will increase risks for businesses as attacks become even more sophisticated. About Netwrix .

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

level vulnerability involves a lack of validation, which allows attackers to steal Kubernetes API credentials from the ingress controller, compromise the authentication process by modifying settings, and gain access to internal files including service account tokens. CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The digital society is ever-expanding, and with that has come an ever-increasing risk of cyber attack. A further risk vector is becoming apparent through the smart home – more and more people are making their home a natural extension of the digital world, and placing a lot of reliance on the web and smart tech.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Besides all the benefits IoMT devices provide, they have also introduced new risks to healthcare organizations that haven’t previously been a security priority. These new risks have created a dangerous security gap—new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface. How to secure healthcare IoT.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In an amendment to the EU’s 2014 Radio Equipment Directive (RED), the European Commission noted that as wireless devices, from mobile phones to fitness trackers to smart watches, become increasingly embedded into everyday consumer and business life, they also become a greater security risk. Also read: IoT Devices a Huge Risk to Enterprises.

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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) there is no released firmware version 4.4.3)

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

28 NSA-CISA document (PDF download) urges buyers to use standards-based VPNs from vendors with a track record of swiftly addressing known vulnerabilities and using strong authentication credentials. Examine whether a product offers strong authentication credentials and protocols by default, as opposed to weak credentials and protocols.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Researchers at Applied Risk discovered serious flaws in some PLC gateways manufactured by industrial tech company ABB. Security experts at Applied Risk are affected by potentially serious flaws and the bad news is that the vendor will not release firmware updates because the impacted products have reached the end of life.

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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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

The last couple weeks have brought a few discussions on the topic of multifactor authentication or MFA (sometimes also referred to as 2FA or two factor authentication). These discussions have been driven by the SEC’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account being hacked in order to goose the price of Bitcoin.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

It’s not just human error that puts an organization at risk of a security breach. With the latest software and hardware, IT admins can easily configure a fleet with device passwords or network authentication to secure remote management and change passwords across the fleet to meet rotation policies.

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