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China-linked APT BlackTech was spotted hiding in Cisco router firmware

Security Affairs

US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. The state-sponsored hackers was observed using a custom firmware backdoor which was enabled and disabled by sending specially crafted TCP or UDP packets to the devices.

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China APT Cracks Cisco Firmware in Attacks Against the US and Japan

Dark Reading

Sophisticated hackers are rewriting router firmware in real time and hiding their footprints, leaving defenders with hardly a fighting chance.

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Linux Commands To Check The State Of Firmware

Security Boulevard

Whether you are new to Linux or a seasoned Linux systems administrator, knowing the hardware and firmware on your systems is essential. Firmware that is out-of-date can pose security and operational risks. The post Linux Commands To Check The State Of Firmware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Vulnerabilities in Android Firmware

Schneier on Security

Researchers have discovered and revealed 146 vulnerabilities in various incarnations of Android smartphone firmware. And since they're firmware bugs, in many cases there is no ability to patch them. The vulnerabilities were found by scanning the phones of 29 different Android makers, and each is unique to a particular phone or maker.

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Backdoor Built into Android Firmware

Schneier on Security

In July 2017, security firm Dr. Web reported that its researchers had found Triada built into the firmware of several Android devices , including the Leagoo M5 Plus, Leagoo M8, Nomu S10, and Nomu S20. That meant the malware could directly tamper with every installed app. Triada also connected to no fewer than 17 command and control servers.

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Attack campaign on edge appliance: undetected since 2021 and resists firmware update

Tech Republic Security

A possible Chinese attack campaign on compromised unpatched SonicWall SMA edge devices stayed undetected since 2021 and could persist even through firmware updates. The post Attack campaign on edge appliance: undetected since 2021 and resists firmware update appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Startup Spotlight: Binarly Hardens Firmware Security

Dark Reading

The company, one of four finalists in this year's Black Hat USA Startup Spotlight competition, uses AI/ML to find firmware vulnerabilities.