Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers devised an attack technique to tamper the firmware and execute a malware onto a Bluetooth chip when an iPhone is “off.” ” Experts pointed out that when an iPhone is turned off, most wireless chips (Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), and Ultra-wideband (UWB)) continue to operate. .”

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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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Kali Linux

JUNE 12, 2025

Kali NetHunter Updates Smartwatch Wi-Fi Injection After 3 years, we are proud to introduce the first actual smartwatch that finally has wireless injection support ! Now Kali NetHunter on the TicWatch Pro 3 (all variants with bcm43436b0 chipset) supports wireless injection, de-authentication, and able to capture WPA2 handshakes!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2019

The WiFi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3) protocol was launched in June 2018 to address all known security issues affecting the previous standards and mitigate wireless attacks such as the KRACK attacks and DEAUTH attacks. The Enterprise mode implements 192-bit encryption for networks that require extra security. .

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution vulnerability. You will need to install the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app from the Microsoft Store onto a system connected to the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter. This vulnerability was rated 9.6 This vulnerability was rated 9.8

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Qualcomm is a US-based chip maker that specializes in semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. Looking at the three vulnerabilities listed above it seems that someone has taken a good look at the initial connection and authentication routines inn the Qualcomm WLAN firmware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2018

The issue tracked as CVE-2018-5383 affects the Secure Simple Pairing and LE Secure Connections features, it affects firmware or drivers from some major vendors including Apple, Broadcom, Intel, and Qualcomm. According to Intel , the vulnerability affects the Dual Band Wireless-AC, Tri-Band Wireless-AC and Wireless-AC product families.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

The findings of the study reveal a number of serious security issues, including the use of hard-coded credentials, and an insecure firmware update process. The first time the feeder is used, the user must set up the wireless network that the feeder will use from this app.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. Encryption and secure communication protocols: Protecting data in transit between ICS components. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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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. Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Interface Name First, we need to know what our wireless interface is called.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The attackers encrypted and stole data from 210 victims in major businesses, threatening data leaks if ransoms weren’t paid. The problem: D-Link’s DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point vulnerability known as “BouncyPufferfish” allows for unauthenticated remote code execution. or later to fix the vulnerability.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Wireless Scanners: Use wireless scanners to detect unexpected wi-fi and cellular (4G, 5G, etc.) Unsecured wireless connections must be identified, and then blocked or protected by network security. Unsecured wireless connections must be identified, and then blocked or protected by network security.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

If exploited, the vulnerability would allow a threat actor to execute their own code within the processor’s firmware using System Management Mode (SMM). This affects the safety of OpenSSH’s encryption and transport security features. This can happen even when SMM is locked. This potential attack chain is now known as QuickShell.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

If exploited, the vulnerability would allow a threat actor to execute their own code within the processor’s firmware using System Management Mode (SMM). This affects the safety of OpenSSH’s encryption and transport security features. This can happen even when SMM is locked. This potential attack chain is now known as QuickShell.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015. Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Cybersecurity. Aruba Barracuda Networks Cato Networks Cisco Fortinet Juniper Networks Open Systems Palo Alto Networks Versa Networks VMware. Features: Cisco SD-WAN.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 25, 2023

The other two issues, which are not as severe, related to lack of checks of received messages with regard to how old they are and a lack of randomness during encryption. The other high severity flaw, wtih a CVSS of 8.8, What is the potential for damage where the “severe” vulnerabilities are concerned?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. In the financial services industry, IoT has a pivotal role in payment processing and security—where it can operate as a cybersecurity tool or mobile point of sale (POS) system that securely encrypts payment information. Related Posts.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Wireless network attacks: These target weaknesses in wireless networks , such as unauthorized access, eavesdropping, or man-in-the-middle attacks on Wi-Fi connections.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Use secure connections for all wireless networks. Outdated devices are also dangerous because they can’t be updated to the most recent firmware, which means they won’t have the latest security controls. It’s critical for network administrators to patch firmware vulnerabilities immediately after learning of them.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. We could not find one ready to use; however, the web interface has an option to backup and export settings which relies on tarring a folder containing a handful of files and encrypting it with AES using a user-provided password.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 8, 2022

And if that means a bad actor can create a wireless key for your new Tesla, that price is pretty steep. At CanSecWest 2022, researcher Martin Herfurt announced a new tool, TeslaKee.com , which he hopes prevents wireless key attacks from happening. Certainly no one uses 40 bit encryption anymore. Very unlikely. It's I like it.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

And so I was always kind of into you know, wireless stuff. It's always seems kind of magical, I guess to people, you know, wireless transmission and everything else and how it works. A lot of embedded parts, some wireless aspects. For a long time I was working purely on analyzing the wireless network.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Wider availability of high-speed wireless networks, like 5G, and the continuing shift to robust cloud computing services, has helped, as well. It also validates the integrity of the firmware and checks for any unauthorized modifications. Pressure to advance IoT security is coming from other quarters, to be sure.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 2, 2022

Gosh, there must be 20 or more villages at DEFCON if you want to learn radio if you want to learn tampering with seals if you want to learn encryption, if you want to learn you name it. The wireless village has been around for quite some time. There was a cannabis village recently at DEF CON. At that time, there was a few other ones.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While this communication system is useful for transferring real-time data, it offers neither encryption nor lockout mechanisms against password-guessing. Use encryption mechanisms to secure communications between the camera and the viewing client. Consider moving to protocols that provide encryption such as HTTPS.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In 2018, the last review year, breaking encryption in a product in order to repair it was deemed to be legal as well, however, this activity is restricted to restoring the device in question to its original specifications.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal? In 2018, the last review year, breaking encryption in a product in order to repair it was deemed to be legal as well, however, this activity is restricted to restoring the device in question to its original specifications.

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