SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2025

Most companies track patch rates on laptops and servers; but not firmware age, credential hygiene, or end-of-life status on routers, protocol converters, or building controllers. Note firmware version, last patch date, vendor support status. The new doctrine assumes you are your own first responder.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

Today we’re in the throes of digital transformation. Long gone are the days when a security team mainly had to be concerned about network connections getting made internally, on company-owned equipment, or externally, across a VPN connection or a public-facing webpage. Software-defined-everything is the order of the day.

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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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Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

But every PC that was sold with Windows preinstalled after mid-2016 was required to have a TPM, so that's a simple matter of flipping a switch in the firmware menu.

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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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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

  Also: Apple just gave me 3 big reasons to keep my AirPods for longer - and be excited for iOS 26 The dongle will also allow you to download firmware updates to the earbuds without installing anything on your computer, something plenty of people are prohibited from doing on work-issued devices.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

Update your car's multimedia unit firmware What is firmware? All modern devices require manufacturer firmware updates to keep them running smoothly. Namely, it provides a more stable connection, higher audio fidelity, and reduced potential for interference. Show more 3. Your vehicle's multimedia unit is no exception.

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