Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

“Please note that this is a device beta software, beta firmware, or hot-fix release which is still undergoing final testing before its official release. The beta software, beta firmware, or hot-fix is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and the user assumes all risk and liability for use thereof.

Firmware 92

Firmware Authentication Software Hacking 92

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The cybersecurity researcher RE-Solver discovered Backdoor credentials in ZyXEL LTE3301-M209 LTE indoor routers. Security researcher ReSolver announced the discovery of hardcoded credentials (CVE-2022-40602) in ZyXEL LTE3301-M209 LTE indoor routers. They ask to keep the information confidential until the patch has been released.

Firmware 98

Firmware Passwords Hacking Cybersecurity 98

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers devised an attack technique to tamper the firmware and execute a malware onto a Bluetooth chip when an iPhone is “off.” Unlike NFC and UWB chips, the Bluetooth firmware is neither signed nor encrypted opening the doors to modification. To nominate, please visit:?

Malware 95

Malware Wireless Firmware Mobile 95

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

Lenovo warns of vulnerabilities in its Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) shipped with at least 100 notebook models. The vulnerabilities affecting the Lenovo UEFI result from the use of two UEFI firmware drivers, named SecureBackDoor and SecureBackDoorPeim respectively. ” reads the advisory published by Lenovo.

Firmware 83

Firmware Manufacturing Hacking Cybersecurity 83

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2023

Industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm Claroty disclosed technical details of five vulnerabilities that be exploited to hack some Netgear router models. ” reads the advisory published by the security firm. “NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.”

Hacking 94

Hacking Firmware Authentication DNS 94

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

By using the manufacturer’s built-in ports, we were able to manipulate on-board components and interact with the device.Combining both known and novel techniques, we were able to achieve root access to the device’s operating system and pull its firmware for emulation and vulnerability discovery.” Overall 4.8. ” reads the advisory.

Firmware 84

Firmware Penetration Testing Manufacturing Authentication 84

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

With the largest concentration of cybersecurity expertise –– the “oil” — in the world, Maryland is fast changing from the Old Line State into “Cybersecurity Valley.” The foundation of Silicon Valley was set, and today comparable technology development pieces are being laid in Maryland on the cybersecurity front.

Cybersecurity 193

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Technology Marketing 193

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2022

Below is the list of vulnerable products and related patches: Affected model Affected firmware version Patch availability USG FLEX 100(W), 200, 500, 700 ZLD V5.00 If possible, enable automatic firmware updates. Commands are executed as the nobody user.” ” reads the report published by Rapid7. through ZLD V5.21

Firewall 70

Firewall Firmware VPN Wireless 70

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

Working exploits for LAN and WAN interface accesses were respectively reported by Team Viettel and Qrious Security. In March, TP-Link released a firmware update to address multiple issues, including this vulnerability. The vulnerability was first reported to ZDI during the Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 event.

DDOS 89

DDOS Engineering Firmware Architecture 89

Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

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Spyware 101

Spyware Firmware Ransomware Scams 101

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The cybersecurity researcher RE-Solver discovered Backdoor credentials in ZyXEL LTE3301-M209 LTE indoor routers. Security researcher ReSolver announced the discovery of hardcoded credentials (CVE-2022-40602) in ZyXEL LTE3301-M209 LTE indoor routers. They ask to keep the information confidential until the patch has been released.

Firmware 52

Firmware Passwords Hacking Cybersecurity 52

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2022

Critical Ongoing VS Firmware 2.3 Synology products affected by the flaw are: Product Severity Fixed Release Availability DSM 7.1 Critical Upgrade to 7.1-42661-1 42661-1 or above. Critical Ongoing DSM 6.2 Critical Ongoing SRM 1.2 Critical Ongoing. To nominate, please visit:?

Firmware 82

Firmware Hacking Cybersecurity Internet 82

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2022

US Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds critical CVE-2022-30525 RCE flaw in Zyxel Firewalls to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Below is the list of vulnerable products and related patches: AFFECTED MODEL AFFECTED FIRMWARE VERSION PATCH AVAILABILITY USG FLEX 100(W), 200, 500, 700 ZLD V5.00 through ZLD V5.21

Firewall 72

Firewall VPN Firmware Internet 72

Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2021

Industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty discovered a new flaw in Siemens PLCs that can be exploited by a remote and unauthenticated attacker to hack the devices. The flaw impacts SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 CPUs, the vendor has already released firmware updates for the impacted systems. ” concludes Claroty. Pierluigi Paganini.

Hacking 134

Hacking Firmware Cybersecurity Engineering 134

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

The agencies recommend updating to the latest firmware and switching from SNMP to NETCONF or RESTCONF for network management. The joint advisory provides detailed info on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with APT28’s attacks conducted in 2021 that exploited the flaw in Cisco routers. ” continues the report.

Malware 83

Malware Firmware Government Education 83

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CVE-2022-23176 flaw in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The malware leverages the firmware update process to achieve persistence. Cyclops Blink is sophisticated malware with a modular structure.

Firmware 82

Firmware Malware Cybersecurity Hacking 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

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Cyber Insurance 73

Cyber Insurance Spyware Firmware Insurance 73

Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As it turns out, Kenneth operates a network of mirrors, which was officially announced back in May 2023 on his blog: Building the Micro Mirror Free Software CDN. For anyone interested in Internet infrastructure, we encourage you to read it, that’s a well-written blog post right there, waiting for you.

Software 145

Software Firmware VPN Internet 145

Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2022

At the end of January, QNAP forced the firmware update for its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to protect its customers against the DeadBolt ransomware. Ransomware operators are also offering for sale the QNAP the master decryption key for 50 BTC which could allow all the victims of this ransomware family to decrypt their files.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Internet Internet Firmware 94

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

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Data breaches 86

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Passwords 86

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources and common, well-known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to target U.S.

Government 71

Government VPN Firmware Energy and Utilities 71

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters (EdgeRouters) to evade detection in cyber operations worldwide.

Energy and Utilities 93

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 93

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

According to the advisory that was issued with the help of leading cybersecurity firms (Dragos, Mandiant, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Schneider Electric), nation-state hacking groups were able to hack multiple industrial systems using a new ICS-focused malware toolkit dubbed PIPEDREAM that was discovered in early 2022. link] .

Passwords 110

Passwords Architecture Backups Cyber Attacks 110

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

The authenticity of the leaked private key was confirmed by Alex Matrosov, founder of firmware security firm Binarly. Now the ransomware gang has leaked the company’s private code signing keys on their darkweb leaksite. Confirmed, Intel OEM private key leaked, causing an impact on the entire ecosystem. We are in the final!

Data breaches 78

Data breaches Ransomware Firmware Manufacturing 78

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

The problem: Researcher Patrick Peng discovered and wrote a blog post about a vulnerability in the llama_cpp_python dependency. Note that some DIR-600 devices are end of life, so D-Link won’t release any firmware updates for these. Llama is a Python package designed to support large language models.

VPN 60

VPN Firmware Malware Software 60

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud). link] .

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 101

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Data breaches 87

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2022

Cynerio ethically disclosed the issues to Aethon and the vendor addressed it with the release of firmware updates.

Mobile 127

Mobile Hacking Firmware Surveillance 127

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2022

The expert found the default credentials (default credentials are admin:secret ) in manuals firmware and software for its building controller models. The expert published a blog post that describes a step by step procedure to achieve remote code execution with root privileges. ” wrote the expert.

Hacking 94

Hacking Firmware Internet Internet 94

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2023

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Small Business 84

Small Business Firmware Hacking Cybersecurity 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

” In February, US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies published a joint security advisory about a new malware, dubbed Cyclops Blink, that has been linked to the Russian-backed Sandworm APT group. The malware leverages the firmware update process to achieve persistence. ” reads the DoJ. link] .

Malware 77

Malware Government Firmware Firewall 77

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021. I wrote a blog post about my concerns given Linux is embedded everywhere, yet many of these systems are rarely, and even never updated with security updates.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021. UK Smarties Cities Cybersecurity Warning. The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published its Smart Cities (connected places) guidance for UK local authorities.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. The Cost of Dealing With a Cybersecurity Attack in These 4 Industries.

Small Business 49

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Advertising 49

Notice Bored

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This is an interesting policy example to have been selected for inclusion in ISO/IEC 27002:2022 , spanning the divide between 'cybersecurity' and 'the business'. before returning to read the remainder of this blog. If not, hopefully this blog series has given you food for thought! Why do data need to be backed up?

Backups 56

Backups Risk Internet Internet 56

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

The same goes with the advent of Quantum Computing , which is supposed to bring exponential computing power that shall not only bring endless benefits but also raises question marks on the current state of cryptography that is the bedrock of all information security as we know today. Data security. What can we do to get ready?

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Banking IoT Risk 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In this blog, we’ll home in on Conti, the strain identified by some as the successor, cousin or relative of Ryuk ransomware , due to similarities in code use and distribution tactics. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

Healthcare 109

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 109