SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. There has been an alarming surge in cyberattacks against airlines, airports, and air traffic management systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Technically speaking, it is actually a malicious software rootkit that is loaded onto the firmware operating on the remote server management processors dubbed Integrated Lights-out(iLO). Iranian Cybersecurity firm Amnpardaz has released a security report stating that HP iLO devices were loaded with a data wiping malware dubbed iLOBleed.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 20, 2025

Verifying firmware through signing and secure boot is therefore critical to maintaining the trust of these portable devices. Sign firmware using a separate public and private keypair and use secure boot where possible. Consider adding device tamper detection for high threat customers. Footage and timestamps must be verifiable.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Samsung released a summary of how it protects its smart phones from cyber attacks and the content is as follows-. Phishing Attacks safety- Samsung Smart Phones are offered with McAfee protected Device Care feature that constantly scans for any cyber threats and suspicious activity and puts an alert to the user about any malevolent behavior.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

At the same time more employees are working from home and other remote locations, cyber threats against their devices are on the rise. 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.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user. Microsoft revoked the certificates with the January 2025 Patch Tuesday updates.

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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 agencies.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Early this month, Evgueni Erchov, Director of IR & Cyber Threat Intelligence at Arete Incident Response, told ZDNet that multiple ransomware gangs are cold-calling victims if they don’t pay the ransom and attempt to restore from backups. Patch operating systems, software, firmware, and endpoints.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

London hospitals canceled over 800 operations in the week after Synnovis ransomware attack DORA Compliance Strategy for Business Leaders City of Cleveland still working to fully restore systems impacted by a cyber attack Two Ukrainians accused of spreading Russian propaganda and hack soldiers’ phones Google fixed an actively exploited zero-day (..)

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). For this reason, users are encouraged to stay on top of security updates for their software/firmware. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions. The three new incidents included in the advisory are: In August 2021, malicious cyber actors used Ghost variant ransomware against a California-based WWS facility. . ” concludes the advisory.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 14, 2025

Some of my favorite discussions about hardware and firmware hacking, were with him years ago when we both worked for Intel/McAfee, before the rise of ransomware. It holds all the keys to the kingdom and can see everything that happens in the firmware, virtual managers, operating systems, virtual machines, and applications.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

It is a vital step towards fortifying your professional (and personal) digital boundaries against cyber threats. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Modern-day attacks increasingly target the firmware and boot stages of computing systems, aiming to compromise devices long before the operating system is fully functional. Firmware Integrity Checks: Firmware sits between the hardware and software, making it an attractive target for attackers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2021

Threat actors are constantly evolutionizing the tooling used to perform fraud and account takeover. MASQ – is a great example of it.” – said Saraj Pant, cyber threat intelligence analyst with Resecurity, Inc. Saraj Pant is a cyber threat intelligence analyst at Resecurity, Inc. About the author: Saraj Pant.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A set of critical security vulnerabilities has been found in the TCP/IP network protocol stack of an open-source reference implementation of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

When multiple devices are interconnected into one network, there is often a vulnerable point in this network—typically, a device with less sophisticated and secure software or firmware. Assessing the probability of cyber threats and crafting strategies to reduce their impact is very important.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

This security feature has been available on PCs that use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware as a more modern replacement for the older BIOS firmware. The irony here is that Microsoft implemented Secure Boot on Windows PCs specifically to prevent malware from loading during the boot-up process.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. These ignored, forgotten, and un-updated (OS/firmware) connected devices can become vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals to gain access to networks and cloud resources. Is endpoint security complex?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2, Affected products include: NAS326 before firmware V5.21(AAZF.7)C0 7)C0 NAS520 before firmware V5.21(AASZ.3)C0 CVE-2015-2051. v001 / 3.40(ULM.0)b31

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 16, 2019

Sarah Zatko of the Cyber Independent Testing Lab joins us to talk about CITL's big new study of firmware security. In this week’s episode of the Podcast, # 157, sponsored by LookingGlass Cyber Solutions : Sarah Zatko of the Cyber Independent Testing Lab joins us to talk about CITL’s big new study of firmware security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware Manipulation Attackers can manipulate firmware in ICS components, such as controllers and sensors, by inserting malicious code to compromise operations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

Common in all the affected devices is firmware from Arcadyan, a communications device maker. ” Sean Nikkel, senior cyber threat intel analyst at digital risk protection provider Digital Shadows, said it’s concerning that the threat actor behind all this activity is so quickly weaponizing multiple exploits.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Utilities must implement layered security protocols, conduct regular audits, train employees on cyber threats, and collaborate with government agencies to safeguard against evolving attacks. "Potential risks include operational disruptions, data breaches, and erosion of public trust.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

Leverage professional DDoS mitigation services to ensure round-the-clock protection, proactive threat intelligence, and immediate response to emerging threats. Keep software, firmware, and security patches up to date to minimize vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

The two agencies specifically encourage those in critical infrastructure to take these steps seriously and mitigate potential cyber threats. For the top malware strains, the advisory provides six mitigations: Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware, on IT network assets. Enforce MFA.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 17, 2023

A publicly available network may not always have the latest firmware, patch updates on its hardware, or have proper encryption enabled; therefore, if you connect to the network you may be exposing yourself to potential risks. Most likely, it is free and faster than using the data from our phone plan. What are the potential risks?”

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Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

Fortunately, I already had the Baseus app installed ( Android / iOS ), and the MC1s automatically connected and informed me there was a firmware upgrade. With the firmware updated and the earbuds connected to both phone and app, I went into the EQ section of the app and added my standard custom EQ curve.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2022

It suggests that companies should use a centralized patch management system while regularly updating their software, applications, operating systems, and firmware on IT network assets. The advisory also includes some mitigation measures to reduce the risk associated with the most abused flaws detailed above.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

Firewalls, Routers, and Switches): Threat Resilience: Devices must demonstrate resistance against known attack vectors, including DDoS attacks, buffer overflows, and man-in-the-middle attempts. Threat Detection: Platforms undergo rigorous testing to demonstrate their ability to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats in real time.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Vulnerabilities in router firmware, weak passwords, and unpatched software serve as easy entry points for attackers looking to compromise these devices. This finding is a pertinent reminder for the public sector to remain vigilant regarding security threats associated with routers and other ubiquitous IoT devices. and East Asia.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

TIE leverages machine learning to predict adversarial behaviors based on real-world cyber threat intelligence , helping you stay one step ahead of attackers,” reads a Tenable LinkedIn post. Keep software and firmware patched and updated. Replace default passwords with strong passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack.

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