Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

This email address is also connected to accounts on several Russian cybercrime forums, including “ __edman__ ,” who had a history of selling “logs” — large amounts of data stolen from many bot-infected computers — as well as giving away access to hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Scams 253

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 253

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“we disclose BrakTooth, a family of new security vulnerabilities in commercial BT stacks that range from denial of service (DoS) via firmware crashes and deadlocks in commodity hardware to arbitrary code execution (ACE) in certain IoTs.” ” reads the post published by the researchers. ” continue the researchers.

Firmware 87

Firmware Manufacturing IoT Technology 87

Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 15, firmware security company IoT Inspector published details about the flaws. We identified at least 65 different affected vendors with close to 200 unique fingerprints, thanks both to Shodan’s scanning capabilities and some misconfiguration by vendors and manufacturers who expose those devices to the Internet.

IoT 120

IoT Firmware Internet Internet 120

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2021

Microsoft researchers reported that the Mozi botnet was improved by implementing news capabilities to target network gateways manufactured by Netgear, Huawei, and ZTE. Organizations using Netgear, Huawei, and ZTE network devices are recommended to keep their firmware up to date and use strong passwords. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 102

IoT DNS Manufacturing Firmware 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Micro-Star International AKA MSI designs, manufactures, and sells motherboards and graphics cards for customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. MSI is urging users to obtain firmware/BIOS updates only from its official website fearing that threat actors could circulate malware-laced versions of the company’s BIOS.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Firmware Hacking Manufacturing 86

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.” Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 126

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

Government Multiple Russian government websites hacked in a supply chain attack Anonymous hacked Russian cams, websites, announced a clamorous leak HP addressed 16 UEFI firmware flaws impacting laptops, desktops, PoS systems Samsung data breach: Lapsus$ gang stole Galaxy devices’ source code Microsoft March 2022 Patch Tuesday updates fix 89 vulnerabilities (..)

Data breaches 85

Data breaches Firmware Hacking Ransomware 85

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2021

NAS servers are a privileged target for hackers because they normally store large amounts of data.The ransomware was targeting poorly protected or vulnerable NAS servers manufactured by QNAP, threat actors exploited known vulnerabilities or carried out brute-force attacks.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Passwords 125

SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and the National Security Agency (NSA) released a security advisory identifying Cyclops Blink malware that targeted network devices manufactured by WatchGuard Technologies Inc. WatchGuard) and ASUSTek Computer Inc.

Malware 85

Malware Firmware Manufacturing Firewall 85

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If a manufacturer hardcodes a master password within the device’s firmware, the device becomes extremely vulnerable from a security perspective, especially if an attacker is able to locate and download the password to access the device. In the coming year, it will be interesting to see what cybercrime has in store.

Cybersecurity 98

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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.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 86

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.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 96

Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2022

Most firmwares devices focus on the functionality of the component with minimal onboard security protection. With the advancement of the Internet of things and the increase in analytical data analysis, these devices have moved up from the Purdue manufacturing model to a level that opens these devices to external communications.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Firmware Social Engineering 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2018

His tale of woe proves a hacker couldn’t contact a Bitcoin wallet manufacturer, masquerade as a wallet owner and get the goods for access. The proxy microcontroller is reportedly so insecure it cannot differentiate between authentic firmware and that which a cybercriminal creates. Security Affairs – Bitcoin, cybercrime).

Cryptocurrency 78

Cryptocurrency Hacking Manufacturing Advertising 78

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There is an imminent and increased cybercrime threat to U.S. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. COVID-19 cybercrime and how it is evolving. hospitals and healthcare providers. The joint alert around Ryuk ransomware attacks against U.S.

Ransomware 63

Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 63

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Another victim in which the same chain was exhibited is a computer game manufacturer in Cambodia, where the attack could have been used for a different purpose, possibly to infiltrate the company’s supply chain. In December we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanning technology.

Malware 135

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 135

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The consequences of which are not only born by companies who are the primary targets of cybercrime. Most manufacturers of IoT enabled devices update their firmware frequently. But, every advancement towards realizing a 21st century quality of life comes with a wave of security threats, old and new. Update, Update, Update.

IoT 98

IoT Spyware VPN Passwords 98

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

SCADA Access As A Service (SAaaS) Cybercrime is a business. Most have to depend on third-party suppliers and manufacturers to function. These had been manufactured by a subcontractor in China, and were infected with code that would have allowed an attacker to remotely control a machine on which it was used.

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Ransomware Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 40

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Consequently, the victims received reply packets several times larger in size. In the case of Citrix devices, the amount of junk traffic could increase by up to 36 times.

DDOS 134

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 134

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There's the you know, these little ESP chips that have like, all in one Wi Fi and a little Linux or a little you know that OS that's just trivial and you download the firmware, you tweak a few things and you've got blinky lights, the magic can talk to other things and like do all sorts of cool stuff. Everybody's building their own badges.

Engineering 40

Engineering Hacking Wireless Marketing 40