Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

. “Also, an attacker may exploit these issues to access and control networked devices and change router settings in order to manipulate configurations such as DNS settings or firewall rules. The compromised industrial devices may also be used to launch attacks against other devices or networks.” through 00.07.03.4

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

To enable wireless support, we need to find: The kernel Wi-Fi modules that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wi-Fi firmware files that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wireless interface name (Kali defaults to: wlan0 ) Additional packages to increase functionally. bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. The researchers found that just being able to reach the management interface for a vulnerable Fortinet SSL VPN appliance was enough to completely compromise the devices.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. It’s already happening. Always remember.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Rockwell has released firmware updates that address the vulnerability for the affected controllers. Below the recommendations published by Rockwell Automation to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability: Update to the latest available firmware revision that addresses the associated risk.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“It is p ossible to identify exposed systems using search engines like Shodan, and it is feasible to scan the entire IPv4 internet. “ SonicWall Capture Labs Threat Research team observe huge hits on our firewalls that attempt to exploit the command injection vulnerability with the below HTTP request.” 06 and older.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

Around the turn of the century, cybersecurity was not a big concern, and during the development of some systems no special cybersecurity parameters were deployed because engineers thought the technology was too advanced for a hacker to compromise. Monitor network logs for suspicious activity and unauthorized or unusual login attempts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The flaw can only be exploited if the device using the chip has the over-the-air firmware download (OAD) feature enabled. Experts pointed out that all Aruba access points share the same OAD password, which can be obtained by intercepting a legitimate update or by reverse engineering the device. ” continues the post.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. These ignored, forgotten, and un-updated (OS/firmware) connected devices can become vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals to gain access to networks and cloud resources.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Even if there’s a firewall enabled, it won’t block outgoing TCP connections. Such hackers don’t bother with social engineering or complex scenarios that only give a low success rate. It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

In addition, the state is home to 16 nationally designated cybersecurity Centers of Excellence and a state university and college system that graduates more cyber-degreed engineers than any other state. The state counts approximately 109,000 cyber engineers. With employees groomed at the likes of the National Security Agency, U.S

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Does the engineer need to secure his iPhone or the digital control panel in the operations center? Managers need to secure their organization’s remote access by adding endpoint protection, using good password hygiene, installing network firewalls, and most important, continuously monitoring their remote activity.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Does the engineer need to secure his iPhone or the digital control panel in the operations center? Managers need to secure their organization’s remote access by adding endpoint protection, using good password hygiene, installing network firewalls, and most important, continuously monitoring their remote activity.

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Artificial Intelligence Risk Engineering Firmware 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

New BotenaGo samples were found with very low AV detection (3/60 engines). Maintain minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Install security and firmware upgrades from vendors, as soon as possible. Background. Recommended actions. Conclusion.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. Any anomalies should send automated alerts to IT and network engineers.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

million Fiat Chrysler cars were recalled after researchers discovered they could access and control the cars remotely over the internet including shutting down the engine and steering off the road. Millions of smart TVs are at risk of click fraud, botnets, data theft, and ransomware.

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Internet Internet Risk Computers and Electronics 40

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. To find out how many printers were on the menu for our experiment, we searched for IP addresses with open ports on specialized IoT search engines, such as Shodan and Censys.

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Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 143

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. Phishing and Social Engineering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

By Jayakumar (Jay) Kurup, Global Sales Engineering Director at Morphisec Securing operational technology (OT) creates unique challenges. OT systems often come as closed systems with firmware and software installed by a supplier. They are often unknown and dynamic, and, with OT systems firewalls dissolving, coming from more places.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. Use web application firewalls to protect exposed web apps. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. Vulnerability Exploitation.

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Firewall Malware Phishing Software 109

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. While the design of a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) overcame BIOS limitations, both components critical to computer operation are an increasing target. Current Target: VBOS. Gateway Compromise. Malicious Cloud Applications.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Key Features Scans devices for vulnerabilities in operating systems and third-party software, end-of-life software, peer-to-peer software, as well as zero-day vulnerabilities Scans for default credentials, firewall misconfigurations, open shares, and user privilege issues (unused users or groups, elevated privileges, etc.)

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Software Small Business Engineering Penetration Testing 128

Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

The Alliance tasked marketing company Interbrand with creating a palatable term that they could trademark because “Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11 Enable your router and operation system’s respective firewalls to raise a network barrier that monitors traffic.

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Wireless VPN Internet Internet 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

Yang explained that cameras, printers, NAS devices, Smart TVs, and routers which use UPnP for streaming, sharing, and service discovery are exposed to attacks, threat actors could use them to potentially bypass firewalls and attack local network. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Adware is often smuggled onto a device, either by users who don’t know what they’re downloading or by hiding it in an otherwise innocuous piece of software like a search engine toolbar plugin for your browser. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”. It’s one of the most infectious forms of malware out there.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Kali Linux

AUGUST 22, 2023

You start to ask questions: Are the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and the Web Application Firewall (WAF) detecting malicious activities? But when it comes to the defensive side, how do you know if you have set things up? Is the Security information and event management (SIEM) ingesting the right logs?

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Architecture Firmware Firewall Software 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers. This feature can be included in firmware, in operating systems, or as a feature in open-source, shareware, or commercial applications.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Educational institutions are recommended to use anti-DDoS solutions and strong firewall settings, and partner up with ISPs. Gaming platforms didn’t escape cybercriminal attention either.

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DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 136

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups.

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Firewall Architecture Encryption Network Security 120

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Firmware Rootkit. A firmware rootkit uses device or platform firmware to create a persistent malware image in the router, network card, hard drive or the basic input/output system (BIOS). The rootkit is able to remain hidden because firmware is not usually inspected for code integrity. using strong authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services.

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IoT Internet Internet Ransomware 117