Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Malware can carry out a Downfall attack to steal sensitive information like passwords, encryption keys, and private data such as banking details, personal emails, and messages. ” Intel informed customers that is releasing firmware updates to address the vulnerability. ” reads the advisory published by the chip maker.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Countermeasures: To prevent drone signal hijacking, drone manufacturers and operators can implement encryption and authentication mechanisms for RF communication. What encryption standards are currently implemented for your RF communications, and how do they compare to the latest industry-recommended protocols, such as WPA3 for Wi-Fi?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert to warn that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives. Mamba ransomware is one of the first malware that encrypted hard drives rather than files that was detected in public attacks. ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Millions of Xiongmai video surveillance devices can be easily hacked via cloud feature, a gift for APT groups and cyber crime syndicates. Xiongmai hereinafter) that are open to hack. The experts also discovered an undocumented user with the name “default” and password “tluafed.”. Who controls these servers?

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. I can't blame this on the teddy bears themselves, rather the fact that the MongoDB holding all the collected data was left publicly facing without a password. IoT firmware should be self-healing.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

In the case of the Nvidia breach, LAPSUS$ claimed it was mainly after the removal of the lite hast rate (LHR) limitations in all GeForce 30 series firmware—apparently all to help out gamers and the mining community. Hacked back? The passwords and email addresses of some 70k employees were involved.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2021

The ransomware, tracked by Intezer as “ QNAPCrypt ” and “ eCh0raix ” by Anomali, is written in the Go programming language and uses AES encryption to encrypt files. The malicious code appends.encrypt extension to filenames of encrypted files. Create complex login passwords to make brute-forcing more difficult for attackers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Boffins discovered bugs in WiFi chips that can be exploited to extract passwords and manipulate traffic by targeting a device’s Bluetooth component. The WiFi chip encrypts network traffic and holds the current WiFi credentials, thereby providing the attacker with further information.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

Once the ransomware has infected a device, it moves all the files on the NAS into password-protected 7z archives and demands the payment of a $550 ransom. BleepingComputer also reported that dozens of ransom notes and encrypted files have been submitted to the ID-Ransomware service by affected QNAP users. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The communications are not encrypted, however the WiFi password is sent encrypted during set up (albeit trivial to decrypt).” “As the communications are not encrypted, it is simple to Man-in-the-Middle the traffic and analyse the API.” ” reads the analysis published by MWR InfoSecurity.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

More recent firmware versions had Telnet access and debug port (9527/ tcp ) disabled by default, but they had open port 9530/ tcp that could be exploited by attackers to send a special command to start telnet daemon and enable shell access with a static password ([ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ]). SecurityAffairs – HiSilicon chips, hacking).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. The US agencies recommend not paying the ransom because there is no guarantee to recover the encrypted files and paying the ransomware will encourage the illegal practice of extortion. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zeppelin ransomware).

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

Routers are forever being hacked and infected, and used to infiltrate local networks. According to a survey by UK company Broadband Genie, 48% of users had not changed any of their router’s settings at all , even the control panel and Wi-Fi network passwords. search results for “default password” in June 2021.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. Usually, these users have no idea their systems are compromised. WHO’S BEHIND SOCKSESCORT?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In April 2023, FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a hacking campaign targeting Cacti ( CVE-2022-46169 ) and Realtek ( CVE-2021-35394 ) vulnerabilities to spread ShellBot and Moobot malware. Communication to and from the EdgeRouters involved encryption using a randomly generated 16-character AES key. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. The vendor recommends the use of strong passwords and to modify the default network port 8080 for accessing the NAS operating interface. SecurityAffairs – hacking, QNAP NAS). “QNAP® Systems, Inc.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

CGI password logger This installs a fake version of the device admin login page, logging successful authentications and passing them to the legitimate login page. These are encrypted with the actor’s public key and sent to their infrastructure over HTTPS. SecurityAffairs – hacking, QSnatch). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

“BlackByte is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) group that encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers.” Once gained access to the network, threat actors deployed tools to perform lateral movements and escalate privileges before exfiltrating and encrypting files.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. per day, or $1350 per month.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Improper encryption. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

“The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. ” reads the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

This recent exploitation expands their repertoire, highlighting their ability to hack and steal critical data through the MOVEit Transfer web applications with the LEMURLOOT web shell. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In this episode of The Hacker Mind , Beau Woods and Paulino Calderon discuss their book, Practical IoT Hacking, and talk about IoT threat models, the technologies being used today, and what tools and knowledge you need to get started successfully hacking IoT devices. Vamosi: I once lived near a large urban park.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

In this episode of The Hacker Mind , Beau Woods and Paulino Calderon discuss their book, Practical IoT Hacking, and talk about IoT threat models, the technologies being used today, and what tools and knowledge you need to get started successfully hacking IoT devices. Vamosi: I once lived near a large urban park.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

On April 9, hacking group BlueHornet tweeted about an experimental exploit for NGINX 1.18 Companies store usernames, passwords, email addresses, printer connections, and other static data within directories. and promised to warn companies affected by it. times faster than Apache. And we have rounded up some additional advice.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, then again, you may have been hacked–“wiped” being the current term of art and something Iran has earned a reputation for. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. password, 123456, qwerty, etc. Consider using a password manager. You may have made a mistake.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“The original infection method remains unknown, but during that phase malicious code is injected to the firmware of the target system, and the code is then run as part of normal operations within the device. Gather all usernames and passwords related to the device and sent them to the C2 server. ” reads the report.

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Kali Linux

AUGUST 1, 2022

This first post will cover enabling Full Disk Encryption (FDE) on a Raspberry Pi, part two will cover remotely connecting to it, and finally, part three will cover debugging issues we ran into while making these posts, so others can learn how to do so as well.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

. “The APT actors may be using any or all of these CVEs to gain access to networks across multiple critical infrastructure sectors to gain access to key networks as pre-positioning for follow-on data exfiltration or data encryption attacks,” continues the advisory. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. Also known as Gozi, Ursnif has evolved over the years to include a persistence mechanism, methods to avoid sandboxes and virtual machines, and search capability for disk encryption software to attempt key extraction for unencrypting files. Enforce MFA.

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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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