Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. ” reads the report published by the company.

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

With time, the vulnerabilities were patched, and restrictions were added to the firmware. Attackers are leveraging this by embedding malicious software into Android device firmware. Attackers are now embedding a sophisticated multi-stage loader directly into device firmware. oat ) located in the same directory.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But manufacturers of agricultural equipment have spent the last few years locked in an automation arms race, and the side effects of this race are starting to show. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory to warn of critical flaws affecting access control systems manufactured by Prima Systems. The expert also discovered that the application generates database backup files with a predictable name. and prior. .” ” concludes the CISA advisory.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

According to the flash alert published by the FBI, the Mamba ransomware was employed in attacks against local governments, public transportation agencies, legal services, technology services, industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and construction businesses. Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. Shadow IoT Devices.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems are integral to the smooth operation of industries such as manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, water management, and more.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Identify critical assets such as student database servers and distance learning infrastructure; create backups of these systems and house the backups offline from the network.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

For example, a vulnerability in a wi-fi router firewall configuration may expose Windows 95 machines required to run manufacturing equipment. The risk of the exposed router also includes the risk of the exposed Windows 95 machines and subsequent operational risk of compromised manufacturing equipment. Appendix I.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manufacturers: Ring doorbell security SimpliSafe smart home security Swann smart home security Yale smart home security Ring doorbell security: What do you need to know? Back To Manufacturers▲ SimpliSafe smart home security: What do you need to know? SimpliSafe quickly fixed this with a firmware update.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2024

However, they can learn to mitigate the impact more effectively (for example, through better securing the most confidential data, and with proper backup and incident response plans). Vehicle manufacturers and service providers sometimes do likewise. Potential victims are unlikely to become immune to attacks any time soon.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Identify critical assets such as patient database servers, medical records, and teleheatlh and telework infrastructure; create backups of these systems and house the backups offline from the network. Implement network segmentation.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Their complexity makes ensuring good cyber security challenging for some manufacturers. This may include firmware extraction and analysis, together with non volatile storage. Cloud platform : many CCTV vendors offer storage on cloud platforms as a form of backup.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure. Change it often, particularly as employees leave, and use a guest network if possible. Whitelist devices if you want even more restrictive network access.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Operating technology (OT), also known as the industrial internet of things (IIoT), uses smart pumps, conveyor belts, motors, and manufacturing equipment — and the operations teams that install the devices may not always inform the network security team about them.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Chinese APT attackers developed a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) malware that hijacks the booting sequence and is saved in the SPI flash memory of the motherboard beyond where most tools might remove it. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Lessons Learned.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

> 54% of all data breaches come from ransomware attacks in manufacturing, healthcare, government, financial, retail, and technology industries. Attackers will target network peripheral devices: network attached storage (NAS), backup storage, telephones, network equipment, and end-of-life assets. 54% on-prem infrastructure.

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. Great if you are trying to be stealthy and have done your homework by scoping out the environment.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Akira’s victims spanned a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, government services, financial services, and critical manufacturing. PATCH OR DIE!

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

The supply chain, already stretched to a breaking point, suffered additional misfortunes across multiple industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and utilities. However, in a clear bid for the supply chain jugular, threat actors also zeroed in on manufacturing, technology, utilities (including oil), and agriculture.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Introduction This guide deals with threat modelling and early stages of development so that security issues and controls are identified before committing to manufacturing. Deploy malicious firmware. The CoP includes the following recommendations for manufacturers: No default passwords. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. We could not find one ready to use; however, the web interface has an option to backup and export settings which relies on tarring a folder containing a handful of files and encrypting it with AES using a user-provided password.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Often organizations can mitigate ransomware attacks by having up-to-date backups. If their files become locked, they can simply wipe the system and reboot from an offline backup. Firmware rootkit. Backdoors.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

US agencies warn that groups employed DarkSide ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations across various Critical Infrastructure sectors, including manufacturing, legal, insurance, healthcare, and energy. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Van Norman: industrial control systems are the systems that every industry is going to use from your manufacturing to your chemical, your food and beverage, your power plants. The updates are done through firmware, firmware updates that we get from the vendor. So, what exactly is meant by Industrial Control Systems?

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