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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A hacking group dubbed Fail0verflow announced on Twitter that they have got the PS5 root encryption keys. These types of keys are usually used to perform PS5’s firmware decryption. Hackers Have PS5 Root Encryption Keys: Details […].

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. This challenge has not escaped the global cybersecurity community. Protocols and policies setting new parameters for trusted connections are being hammered out and advanced encryption, authentication and data protection solutions are being ramped up.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

New Firmware Flaws Resurrect Cold Boot Attacks. A team of security researchers demonstrated that the firmware running on nearly all modern computers is vulnerable to cold boot attacks. encryption keys, passwords) from a running operating system after using a cold reboot to restart the machine. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

China-linked APT group Mustang Panda employed a custom firmware implant targeting TP-Link routers in targeted attacks since January 2023. In most recent attacks observed by Check Point, the threat actors employed custom firmware implant designed explicitly for TP-Link routers. ” reads the report published by Check point.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 5, 2025

For network encryption, Thales High Speed Encryptors (HSE) hardware network encryptors (CN Series) are now certified at Level 3, while the virtual encryptors (CV Series) are certified at Level 1, all aligning with the latest NIST requirements and continuing to validate our solutions to the highest standards. New to the topic?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2023

The malware was likely deployed in 2021, and was able to persist on the appliances tenaciously, even surviving firmware upgrades. The malware checked for the presence of a firmware upgrade every ten seconds. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. As part of this upgrade, SMA100 customers on versions 10.2.1.7

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about the escalating threat posed by the Medusa ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 16, 2021

SonicWall that offers next generation firewalls and various Cybersecurity solutions has announced that its customers using certain products are at a risk of being cyber attacked with ransomware. x firmware is going to reach its EOL aka End of Life. x firmware is going to reach its EOL aka End of Life.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

What is the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme? The EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme is designed to simplify and harmonize cybersecurity certifications across the EU. Encryption Protocols: Compliance with robust encryption standards like TLS 1.3 How Does It Differ from Pre-existing Systems?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

An attacker with access to the dispenser controller’s USB port can install an outdated or modified firmware version to bypass the encryption and make cash withdrawals. An attacker without encryption keys cannot withdraw money. Wincor is currently owned by ATM manufacturer giant Diebold Nixdorf. score of 6.8.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware. Researchers at the Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin (QAX) recently discovered 89 new malware samples.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2025

Those of us in the cybersecurity space know that this connectivity creates an attack surface that traditional power infrastructure didn't have to consider. Use boot verification and firmware integrity checks to detect unauthorized modifications. Yes, you read that right.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Confirming the same, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning that Ranzy Locker Ransomware has the potential to target its victims through brute force attacks launched on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The post Ranzy Locker Ransomware warning issued by FBI appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2021

Microsoft experts have disclosed a series of vulnerabilities in the firmware of Netgear routers which could lead to data leaks and full system takeover. The traffic was TLS-encrypted, so the researchers focused on the router and investigate the presence of security weaknesses that can be exploited by threat actors.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2024

BitLocker is a Windows security feature that encrypts entire drives. And the affected systems are very likely to have Device Encryption enabled. Under normal circumstances you wouldn’t see the BitLocker Recovery screen unless you enter the wrong PIN too many times or when you’ve made some hardware or firmware changes.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 26, 2022

The DeadBolt ransomware organization is encrypting QNAP NAS systems all around the globe, claiming that they are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the device’s firmware to do so. QNAP Systems, Inc. What Happened? When […]. The post QNAP Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust. The Changing Landscape of Cyber Threats AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, revolutionising how organisations defend themselves while simultaneously empowering hackers to elevate their methods.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

US and UK cybersecurity agencies issued a joint advisory about the spread of QSnatch Data-Stealing Malware that already infected over 62,000 QNAP NAS devices. These are encrypted with the actor’s public key and sent to their infrastructure over HTTPS. Webshell functionality for remote access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Presenting their find at the IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems in 2018, a team of researchers refined their invention even further that led to the innovation of a firmware that blocks ransomware from encrypting data on a computer network.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

1 - NIST updates Privacy Framework, tailoring it to the Cybersecurity Framework and adding an AI section Recognizing the data protection and cyberattack prevention overlap and are deeply intertwined, the U.S. government is aligning two foundational privacy and cybersecurity frameworks. Use modern encryption standards.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2025

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: VPN traffic is often encrypted, but still visible and interceptable. Rather than relying on a single encrypted tunnel, Dispersive splits sessions across multiple encrypted and randomized paths that are dynamically routed in real time. Final Thoughts In cybersecurity, visibility is vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Recently QNAP published a security advisory urging its customers to update the firmware and apps installed on their network-attached storage (NAS) devices to prevent AgeLocker ransomware infections.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

State-sponsored North Korean threat actors have been targeting the US Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector for the past year using the Maui ransomware, according to a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of the Treasury.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

On March 17, 2022, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an al e rt in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) which warned of possible threats to US and international satellite communication (SATCOM) networks. Enforce principle of least privilege through authorization policies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & factories in the world. So, the question of unauthorized backdoors being present on any of its devices gets eliminated.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

However, even with the best planning, organizations can find a few users, machines, or systems that were overlooked or whose backup may be corrupted or encrypted. First, call the cyber insurance company that issued the organization’s cybersecurity policy. How Does Ransomware Encryption Work? The First Calls After an Attack.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-40847, resides in the source of a third-party component included in the firmware of many Netgear devices. “For many organizations, SOHO devices typically fly under the radar when it comes to cybersecurity risk management. ” concludes the report.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved over the past decade, and in 2024, this evolution has seen an even greater focus on securing system boot processes, particularly through Initial Program Load (IPL). However, with today’s cybersecurity landscape, the process has become much more than that. Key Benefits of IPL for Cybersecurity 1.Securing

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about Play ransomware. Stop malicious encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

But depending on what code and data the hackers got access to, the worst-case scenario is that cyber criminals could create malicious firmware — and signed certificates to vouch for its authenticity. As one Slashdot commenter put it , “Everyone should assume that firmware on WD drives cannot be trusted at this point.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Encryption Encryption ensures that your data is unreadable to anyone who doesn’t have the decryption key. Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for private communications. Enable full-disk encryption for files stored on your devices, often built into modern operating systems (e.g.,

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SecureList

JUNE 11, 2024

The flash memory, marked with the number 3, is of interest as well, as it holds the entire firmware in unencrypted form. We could potentially extract those from the firmware by using a dictionary attack or brute-forcing the password hash. More on this in the reverse engineering and firmware analysis section. 7354-Ver1.0.0.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

BleepingComputer also reported that dozens of ransom notes and encrypted files have been submitted to the ID-Ransomware service by affected QNAP users. Up to date apps and firmware seem not to help either.” The malicious code appends.encrypt extension to filenames of encrypted files.

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