Troy Hunt

JANUARY 24, 2020

I was left with a zero-byte file on my unit which we tried to recover to no avail. Next week's update will come from London where I'll try and do a much better job of the audio before getting home and getting a decent recorder - get these recommendations in!

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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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IoT Firmware Risk Manufacturing 357

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2021

The My Book Live and My Book Live Duo devices received its final firmware update in 2015. “The vulnerability report CVE-2018-18472 affects My Book Live devices originally introduced to the market between 2010 and 2012,” reads a reply from Western Digital that Wizcase posted to its blog.

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Internet Internet Backups Small Business 307

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing) owned by HVAC giant Carrier. Below is the list of flaws discovered by the researchers: CVE Detail Summary Mercury Firmware Version CVSS Score CVE-2022-31479 Unauthenticated command injection <=1.291 Base 9.0, The vulnerabilities were disclosed during the Hardwear.io

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 12, 2020

But it's the UDM Setup network we're interested in here and one option is to connect to that then fire up the Ubiquiti mobile app (the same one I'm already using to manage all the other UniFi networks I've set up). There was a firmware update pending too so I took that and that was the end of the story. is accompanying Alfienet.

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Wireless Firmware Accountability Mobile 346

Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In Secure Kali Pi (2022) , the first blog post in the Raspberry Pi series, we set up a Raspberry Pi 4 with full disk encryption. author: Broadcom Corporation firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.bin bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt We mentioned that we can leave it somewhere as a drop box. wireless LAN fullmac driver.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

While the HYAS researchers may have been wearing white hats, Mandiant researchers this week reported on a “suspected Chinese campaign that involves maintaining long term persistence by running malware on an unpatched SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliance.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

T-Mobile confirms Lapsus$ had access its systems Are you using Java 15/16/17 or 18 in production? Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Patch them now! To nominate, please visit:?

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Cyber Insurance Spyware Firmware Insurance 71

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mobile devices exposed to wide attacks. Although 2022 did not feature any mobile intrusion story on the scale of the Pegasus scandal, a number of 0-days have still been exploited in the wild by threat actors. In line with our predictions, we released two blog posts in 2022 introducing sophisticated low-level bootkits.

Firmware 110

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 110

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. Cloud security.

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IoT Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Firmware 71

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

Infected devices were used for multiple malicious activities, including traffic redirections through mobile proxies, info-stealing, click fraud, and social media and online messaging accounts and monetization via advertisements. Threat actors compromised third-party software or the installation of malware-laced firmware.

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Mobile Advertising Malware Cybercrime 82

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

That is not much different from what happens with software and firmware code signing today. Whether it is a software upgrade for a program, a mobile application, or firmware for a device, code is signed, sealed, and delivered, and you are left with the future in your hands! Why Is Code Signing Important?

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Based on forensic analysis of numerous mobile devices, Amnesty International’s Security Lab found that the software was repeatedly used in an abusive manner for surveillance. Currently, several methods can be used for detection of Pegasus and other mobile malware. Firmware vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2019

The issue exposes devices information, including device model and firmware version, an attacker could exploit this info to remotely identify unpatched devices and target them. device name, installed firmware build). ”reads the blog post published by Yakov Shafranovich from Nightwatch Cybersecurity firm. Linux; Android 5.1.1;

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Firmware Advertising Mobile Hacking 69

Kali Linux

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Instead, we automatically post blog posts thus these accounts are mostly unmonitored! The launch of Kali NetHunter Pro is the beginning of a new chapter for Kali Linux and NetHunter, a bare metal installation of Kali Linux with Phosh desktop environment, optimized for mobile devices. That’s good news for QCACLD-3.0

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Firmware Wireless Mobile Media 52

Google Security

AUGUST 4, 2023

And with attacks on software and mobile devices constantly evolving, we’re continually strengthening these features and adding transparency into how Google protects users. For example, Android Verified Boot strives to ensure all executed code comes from a trusted source, rather than from an attacker or corruption.

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Software Firmware Mobile Engineering 75

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. Npower App Hack.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

There was a 10-fold increase in the number of samples of Mozi found in the wild, Mihai Maganu, a threat researcher at CrowdStrike, wrote in a blog post. Linux is widely used in web servers and cloud infrastructure, but the open-source software also is broadly adopted in mobile and IoT devices due to its scalability, performance and security.

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IoT DDOS Malware Internet 145

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

For all individual computing device users, think twice before you open an email attachment, click to a link or download a new mobile app. Make sure you do everything possible to secure your mobile devices and that both the firmware and software are routinely updated. This column originally appeared on Avast Blog.).

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Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The most severe vulnerability tracked as CVE-2018-16593 is a command-injection flaw that resides in the Sony application Photo Sharing Plus that allows users to share multimedia content from their mobile devices via Sony Smart TVs. ” reads the blog post published by Fortinet. ” reads the blog post.

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Wireless IoT Advertising Firmware 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2021

In this blog, we focus on a few aspects which are essential to ensuring robust connectivity and security within connected vehicles including cellular connectivity, security-by-design, digital identity, regulation and lifecycle management. Why cellular?

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Manufacturing IoT Technology Cybersecurity 115

LRQA Nettitude Labs

AUGUST 30, 2023

So far there are no microcode updates for consumer products, meaning that AMD’s desktop, mobile, HEDT, and workstation (Threadripper) processors remain vulnerable. AGESA firmware updates are scheduled for release in October and December 2023, which should contain new microcode for those products.

Firmware 52

Firmware Architecture Accountability Backups 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 25, 2019

Cashierless Amazon Go stores have popped up in several locations featuring self-checkout and mobile payments. Its firmware update workflow process has been reduced by more than a factor of 10, while still maintaining all necessary security checks for code authenticity and integrity. Security as Frictionless as Checkout. Frictionless.

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Digital transformation Retail Encryption Banking 54

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. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises. Is your Home Router a Security Risk?

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This blog was written by a colleague from Tenable. Over the years, additional attack vectors have been discovered, including FM frequency signals from a computer to a mobile phone; thermal communication channels between air gapped computers; the exploitation of cellular frequencies; and near-field communication (NFC) channels.

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Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Threat Detection Technology 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In this blog, we reached out to our technology partner Nexus to better understand the challenges that the industry faces to ensure safe deployment and management of IoT technologies. I actually wrote a separate blog about this here. What is the biggest security challenge facing the growing IoT?

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IoT Computers and Electronics Authentication Marketing 93

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you don’t know where to start, Pieter Arntz, Malware Intelligence Researcher and regular contributor to the Malwarebytes Labs blog, has shared the six brilliant Chrome extensions he personally uses. For mobile devices, this could either be a PIN or a pattern. Update your child’s device’s firmware.

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Internet Internet Passwords Password Management 107

Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

The key advantages of having IoT in healthcare include: Medical mobility: IoT helps in tracking and getting alerts when any critical change in a patient's parameter occurs, aiding in locating and providing direct assistance in real-time. Get Fast, Easy, and Secure Enterprise-Grade Code Signing With Venafi! UTM Medium. UTM Source.

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Healthcare IoT Manufacturing Risk 90

Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. In the financial services industry, IoT has a pivotal role in payment processing and security—where it can operate as a cybersecurity tool or mobile point of sale (POS) system that securely encrypts payment information. Related Posts. UTM Medium. UTM Source.

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Financial Services IoT Banking Retail 64

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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Computers and Electronics Technology Cybersecurity Risk 130

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The malicious web page where we landed after clicking on the chat box Fake mobile apps Along with a reputable domain name, most organizations have now developed their own mobile app, used to communicate with customers, create engagement, and foster brand loyalty.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Google Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This matches the expectations published in our blog post 2 years ago about the age of memory safety vulnerabilities and why our focus should be on new code, not rewriting existing components. We’ve migrated VM firmware in the Android Virtualization Framework to Rust. We’re implementing userspace HALs in Rust.

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DNS Accountability Firmware Risk 145

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. Once again thank you! At least 23 Texas local governments targeted by coordinated ransomware attacks.

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Small Business Spyware Data breaches Advertising 49

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This campaign was also covered by researchers at Zscaler in a blog post. We published a blog post at that time detailing the technical details of ShadowPad and its supply-chain attack campaign after its initial discovery, when it was deployed by an APT group known as Barium or APT41.

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Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 142

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

When access to this computing power falls into the wrong hands, things we take for granted, such as mobile banking, e-Shopping, IoT, traffic light control and electricity distribution will become vulnerable to device take-over as they are not strong enough to resist a quantum attack. What risks will this entail? Data Firewall. Data security.

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Computers and Electronics Banking IoT Risk 98

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As the name suggests, this type of attack can be carried out by tampering with physical and hardware components like network devices, servers, and any portable computing device, such as laptops, mobile phones, tablets, or smartwatches. For the purpose of this blog, we're excluding hardware supply chain attack mitigations.

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Software Risk Backups Technology 75