Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

HideezKey- This is a deep-dive into a nice concept for a security token & password manager that turned into a horrible product due to lack of proper R&D and Threat Modeling. This will help me later in the case I will be able to obtain a firmware that eventually is encrypted (i.e. known-plaintext attack). In PLAINTEXT.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

About the Author: Larbi OUIYZME Cybersecurity Consultant and Licensed Ham Radio Operator since 1988 with prefix CN8FF, deeply passionate about RF measurement, antennas, satellites, Software-defined radio, Digital Mobile Radio and RF Pentesting. It offers strong encryption and is considered secure for most applications.

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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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SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The parent application must be installed on the parent’s mobile device in order to accomplish this. However, we decided not to update the toy immediately in order to explore what could be extracted from the older firmware version. In fact, a valid token is returned even if we provide incorrect credentials.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A map showing the distribution of some 2 million iLinkP2P-enabled devices that are vulnerable to eavesdropping, password theft and possibly remote compromise, according to new research. The security flaws involve iLnkP2P , software developed by China-based Shenzhen Yunni Technology. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. 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.

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

According to cve.mitre.org , the number of vulnerabilities discovered in various routers, from mobile to industrial, has grown over the past decade. Moreover, whereas employees have more or less got to grips with protecting laptops, desktop computers and even mobile devices, they may not know what to do, if anything, with routers.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Mobile Applications 10. Granular identification of all elements is not necessary, but Step 1 should include broad components such as the device itself, mobile applications, cloud services, etc. A user’s login identity from the mobile app. Deploy malicious firmware. NFC / RFID 5.5. General Considerations 6. Releases 8.

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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. ” Frustratingly, Lumen was not able to determine how the SOHO devices were being infected with AVrecon. ” Mr.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In Secure Kali Pi (2022) , the first blog post in the Raspberry Pi series, we set up a Raspberry Pi 4 with full disk encryption. author: Broadcom Corporation firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.bin bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt We mentioned that we can leave it somewhere as a drop box. wireless LAN fullmac driver.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password). and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. And be judicious about any app you might download to your mobile device. Passwords are easy to guess, especially when they are any of the worst that continue to be the favored security solution for a majority of users–i.e.,

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. NanoCore NanoCore is used for stealing victims' information, including passwords and emails. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities. Enforce MFA.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Twinkly smart decoration could be controlled via a mobile app, the experts focused their tests on the communication. The mobile app uses a UDP broadcast to port 5555 to discover the LEDs, in turn, it receives the IP address and the name of the device. ” reads the analysis published by MWR InfoSecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malicious mobile app. Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number. Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

A VPN wraps your network traffic (including web browsing, email, and other things) in a protective tunnel and makes up for any weaknesses in their encryption. For home WiFi, here are some tips that can help you improve your network security settings: Update your router’s firmware to the latest version to patch any vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2021

What’s more, the range of data that can be stored by connected cars is broad – from contact details and addresses, to Wi-Fi passwords and many other things. With further developments in mobile connectivity, experts believe that 5G is best able to deliver the long-term potential of smart transportation. Why cellular?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises. Stay safe and secure.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Targeted attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Widespread, complex business networks are particularly challenging to protect; these can include edge and mobile networks as well as branch office networks and SANs. Human Security Threats Employees make mistakes, whether that’s an accidental line of code or a router password exposed for the whole internet to see.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

Lack of Protection for Private Data Most consumer smart devices (90% of those assessed in the study) hold personal sensitive user data either in the device itself, in the cloud, or via the mobile application that integrates with the device. Additionally it is common for users to share passwords across several accounts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . It’s used in different devices from different vendors, the affected devices sharing the firmware are: Netgear Stora. The company provides a firmware with a web interface that mainly uses PHP as a serverside language.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

EMV Chip, Pointto -Point Encryption, Tokenization, etc.) Secure remote access with strong passwords, ensure only the necessary individuals have permission for remote access, disable remote access when not in use, and use two-factor authentication for remote sessions. and non-compliance with PCI DSS.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Mobile statistics. We started detecting some suspicious backdoored installer packages (including TeamViewer, VLC Media Player and WinRAR); then in the middle of 2019 we found a host that served these installers along with FinSpy Mobile implants for Android. IT threat evolution Q3 2021. IT threat evolution in Q3 2021. PC statistics.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2018

In many cases, their insecurity stems from a combination of factors: They ship with every imaginable feature turned on by default; they bundle outdated software and firmware components; and their default settings are difficult or impossible for users to change. Establish and maintain end-to-end encryption for all applications.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In this episode of The Hacker Mind, Dr. Jared DeMott of VDA Labs talks about his work securing voter registration tablets and also about the prospects for downloadable, safe voting applications on your preferred mobile device in the future. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It's like using a hash of your street address, as the password for your front door. With the proliferation of mobile devices, the perimeter became porous than non existent. So it gives you a lot of fertile ground to work on, as compared with the mostly heavily encrypted SSL, TLS web components that a lot of websites and apps use.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It's like using a hash of your street address, as the password for your front door. With the proliferation of mobile devices, the perimeter became porous than non existent. So it gives you a lot of fertile ground to work on, as compared with the mostly heavily encrypted SSL, TLS web components that a lot of websites and apps use.

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