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. Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 16, 2021

SonicWall that offers next generation firewalls and various Cybersecurity solutions has announced that its customers using certain products are at a risk of being cyber attacked with ransomware. x firmware is going to reach its EOL aka End of Life. x firmware is going to reach its EOL aka End of Life.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to WatchGuard , Cyclops Blink may have affected approximately 1% of active firewall appliances, which are devices mainly used by business customers. Cyclops Blink has been found in WatchGuard’s firewall devices since at least June 2019. Internet access to the management interface of any device is a security risk.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2023

Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers warned of multiple DDoS botnets exploiting a vulnerability impacting multiple Zyxel firewalls. The cause of the vulnerability is the improper error message handling in Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.60 through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35. through 5.35.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 15, 2021

The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of SonicWall firmware. Devices at risk. x versions of the firmware. x firmware. x firmware versions. SMA 210/410/500v (Actively Supported) update firmware to 9.0.0.10-28sv SMA 400/200 Update to 10.2.0.7-34 34 or 9.0.0.10

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.] Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A DoS attack that caused disruptions at a power utility in the United States exploited a flaw in a firewall used in the facility. The incident took place earlier this year, threat actors exploited a known vulnerability in a firewall used by the affected facility to cause disruption. and 7 p.m., power grid ( Energywire , April 30).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Their research has delved into the methods employed by threat actors, shedding light on the vulnerabilities and potential risks organizations face. By employing techniques such as differential firmware analysis, Mandiant identified the vulnerable endpoint and developed a proof of concept (PoC) to validate the vulnerability.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Experts was that vendors may have bought vulnerable versions of this stack before the 2012 update and are still using it in their firmware. “However, many vendors may have bought vulnerable versions of this stack prior to the 2012 update, starting in the early 2000s when it was first issued, and integrated it into their own firmware.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2020

A flaw, dubbed Cable Haunt, in Broadcom’s cable modem firmware exposed as many as 200 million home broadband gateways in Europe alone, at risk of remote hijackings. Hundreds of millions of Broadcom-based cable modems are at risk of remote hijacking due to the presence of a vulnerability dubbed Cable Haunt, CVE-2019-19494.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2023

The CVEs added by CISA were: CVE-2023-1389 is a vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) firmware versions before 1.1.4 There is a real risk that a remote, unauthenticated attacker can fully compromise the server in order to steal confidential information, install ransomware, and turn to the rest of the internal network.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, ultimately the customer will hold the full risk and responsibility for proper implementation of their security obligations. Drivers, Firmware, Software : Cloud providers bear responsibility to secure, test, and update the software and code that supports the firmware and the basic software infrastructure of the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. but also applies to firmware that controls equipment such as hard drives, network routers, and security cameras. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

“GE strongly recommends users with impacted firmware versions update their UR devices to UR firmware Version 8.10, or greater to resolve these vulnerabilities. “CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.” ” continues the alert. .

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Patch operating systems, software, and firmware on a regular basis. Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts.

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Unpatched resources expose users, data, and other company resources to unacceptable risk. While this is risky, some organizations tacitly accept these risks for simplicity or because of resource constraints (budget, IT staff, time, etc.). This section references Risk Assessments and a Risk Register. The CVSS version 3.0

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Security Risks of IoT Devices Every piece of hardware and software that you use and is connected to the internet has the potential to be accessed by cybercriminals. Millions of smart TVs are at risk of click fraud, botnets, data theft, and ransomware. How Can We Make The Internet of Things More Secure?

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In conclusion, drone signal hijacking poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized individuals to gain control of drones, potentially leading to safety hazards and privacy violations. What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The British security agency is urging the institutions in the industry to follow the recommendations to mitigate the risk of exposure to ransomware attacks. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Automated patch management can help prevent security breaches by automatically identifying, downloading, testing, and delivering software and firmware updates to devices and applications through the use of specialized software tools. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

By following these specific steps, you can safeguard your network and reduce the risk of security breaches: Choose a strong and unique password, as it is the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network. Ensure that your password is complex, unique, and has a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Many employees do not know (or care enough) to protect themselves online, and this can put businesses at risk. DDoS Attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In May 2019, security researcher Gjoko Krstic from Applied Risk discovered over 100 vulnerabilities in management and access control systems from four major vendors, including Nortek. ” reads the advisory p ublished by Applied Risk. Applied Risk has calculated a CVSSv3 score of 9.8 06 and older.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

History of MSSPs As internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications companies (telecoms) began offering commercial access to the internet in the late 1990s, they began to also offer firewall appliances and associated managed services. and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.).

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Attackers aren’t going away, so we need to defend against remote access and supply-chain risks for the foreseeable future. How can we minimize the impact of these risks? What are the risks to those processes? By focusing on process and industrial controls, we can detect threats faster and mitigate security risks.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Attackers aren’t going away, so we need to defend against remote access and supply-chain risks for the foreseeable future. How can we minimize the impact of these risks? What are the risks to those processes? By focusing on process and industrial controls, we can detect threats faster and mitigate security risks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Even if there’s a firewall enabled, it won’t block outgoing TCP connections. It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user. The target becomes the server, and the attacker is the client. trojans) and the TCP connection to execute code remotely.

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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

The WebDAV protocol In the MS Guidance for investigating attacks using CVE-2023-23397 , there is a note about WebDAV reported below: “Note: Interaction based on the WebDAV protocol is not at risk of leaking credentials via this exploit technique. only traces of connections to the WebUI could be stored in the firewall logs.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Request and validate a product’s Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in order to determine the risk of the underlying software components. Because many vendors utilize obsolete versions of open-source software in their products, many of which have known vulnerabilities, this risk must be managed carefully. Hardening a VPN.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The flaws, reported by Gjoko Krstic of Applied Risk, could be easily exploited by remote attackers to gain full system access on affected systems, the issues affect Prima FlexAir Versions 2.3.38 “To update to the latest firmware, each user should select the “Check for Upgrade” option in the “Centrals” menu in the GUI.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

» Related Stories Huge Survey of Firmware Finds No Security Gains in 15 Years Episode 166: But Why, AI? Brendon Macaraeg is the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Signal Sciences, a next generation Web Application Firewall and RASP (runtime application self protection) technology. Read the whole entry. »

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

» Related Stories Huge Survey of Firmware Finds No Security Gains in 15 Years Episode 166: But Why, AI? Brendan Macaraeg is the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Signal Sciences, a next generation Web Application Firewall and RASP (runtime application self protection) technology. Read the whole entry. »

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