CSO Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

Leaked internal chats from the Conti ransomware gang suggests the group has been researching and developing code to compromise the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME), the out-of-band management functionality built into Intel chipsets. To read this article in full, please click here

Firmware 100

Firmware Ransomware Engineering 100

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The attacks are becoming more insidious, such as malware that modifies itself to infiltrate a system and hit a specific target, along with attacks directed at firmware. Ransomware attacks also are up, as is crypto-jacking, where a hacker hijacks an endpoint’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency.

Firmware 92

Firmware Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Phishing 92

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

RansomHub used multiple vulnerabilities to launch ransomware attacks, emphasizing the critical need for updates and strong security measures. Sevco’s CSO Brian Contos states, “6% of all IT assets have reached EOL, and known but unpatched vulnerabilities are a favorite target for attackers.”

Firmware 109

Firmware Backups Firewall Risk 109