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A new report published by Microsoft revealed that 80% of global enterprises were victims of a firmware-focused cyberattack. The study pointed out that only 29% of the targeted organizations have allocated budgets to protect firmware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, firmware attacks). MORE
Once again, supply chain risks are in the news, with Bloomberg reporting attacks compromising servers via malicious firmware updates. The post A Secure Supply Chain Requires Independent Visibility Into Firmware appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context. MORE
While the AgeLocker ransomware continues to target QNAP NAS systems, the Taiwanese vendor urges customers to update the firmware and apps. The post QNAP urges users to update NAS firmware and app to prevent infections appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
A newly discovered module checks machines for flaws in the UEFI/BIOS firmware so malware can evade detection and persist on a device MORE
This hack targets the firmware on modern power supplies. academicpapers firmware hacking phonesYes, power supplies are also computers.). MORE
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. android firmware smartphones supplychain vulnerabilitiesThe vulnerabilities were found by scanning the phones of 29 different Android makers, and each is unique to a particular phone or maker. MORE
The post May Firmware Threat Report appeared first on Security Boulevard. Sometimes it takes a thunderstorm before seeing positive outcomes and real change: Cyber May Flowers, if you will. MORE
Even full disk encryption can't keep you secure if your PC firmware is compromised, so Secured-core PCs will use the CPU to check if UEFI is telling the truth about secure boot MORE
It's time for cybersecurity manufacturers and solution providers to step up and show leadership in addressing firmware security. Read why and how MORE
The post June Firmware Threat Report appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not just one, but four. That’s how many vulnerabilities Eclypsium researchers discovered in Dell’s BIOSConnect feature. Taken together, this chain of vulnerabilities has a CVSS score of 8.3 MORE
Peripheral devices with unsigned firmware can expose Windows and Linux machines to hack, warn experts from firmware security firm Eclypsium. Many peripheral devices do not verify that firmware is properly signed with a high quality public/private key before running the code. MORE
Federal guidelines can help all organizations pragmatically and meaningfully improve their firmware security MORE
Let's drill into all that and then go deeper into custom firmware and soldering too. Flashing Custom Firmware and Soldering I propose that we all need to find our own paths in terms of just how dirty we want to get our hands when playing with IoT. MORE
A feature of the computer maker's update utility does not correctly handle certificates, leaving systems open to firmware-level compromises MORE
A lack of proper code-signing verification and authentication for firmware updates opens the door to information disclosure, remote code execution, denial of service and more. MORE
Register for our July 14 webinar and learn how you can get ahead of fast-growing firmware attacks today. The post NIST Kicks the Can: Why We Need to Address Firmware Security Now appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context. MORE
ReFirm provides drag-and-drop automated firmware analysis, which Microsoft hopes will provide security insight for industrial IoT products, where security personnel often struggle to look inside built-in hardware. MORE
A recent security post warned that firmware attacks are on the rise. However, only 29% of security budgets has been allocated to protect firmware. MORE
Security provider SonicWall released a new firmware update for an SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in attacks. SonicWall has released a second firmware update for the SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in attacks in the wild. MORE
This weekend on security news in review, we have some new data on firmware attacks against global enterprises, insights into how much damage ransomware has caused the healthcare industry, and the Department of Homeland Security laying out a new cybersecurity strategy. . MORE
The post Microsoft Finds New NETGEAR Firmware Vulnerabilities appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News firmware firmware vulnerabilities iot devices microsoft NETGEAR vulnerability MORE
Second-ever sighting of a firmware exploit in the wild is a grim reminder of the dangers of these mostly invisible attacks MORE
The lax security of supply chain firmware has been a known concern for years—with precious little progress being made. Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks MORE
As organizations look to address those challenges, it’s critical to start with what is arguably the most integral piece of the supply chain: the firmware layer. Firmware is, essentially, the foundational code within a device. MORE
Related: Ransomware remains a scourge The former has been accused of placing hidden backdoors in the firmware of equipment distributed to smaller telecom companies all across the U.S. And now we’re hearing about new threats, throughout the whole supply chain, where there might be malware deeply embedded at the firmware level, or at the processor level, that can provide ways to get into the applications, and get into the data.” MORE
Intel's addition of memory encryption to its upcoming 3rd generation Xeon Scalable processors matches AMD's Secure Memory Encryption (SME) feature. MORE
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. Thursday's report also said the supply chain attack was pulled off by one or more partners the manufacturers used in preparing the final firmware image used in the affected devices. android backdoors crime firmware google malware phones supplychain MORE
Unsigned firmware in WiFi adapters, USB hubs, trackpads, and other devices can be compromised by hackers, says enterprise firmware security company Eclypsium in a new report MORE
Researchers at RandoriSec have found serious vulnerabilities in the firmware provided by UDP Technology to Geutebrück and many other IP camera vendors. Users are urgently recommended to update to firmware Version 1.12.14.7 MORE
Firmware has become an increasingly prevalent target for hackers. Here's how to stop them MORE
firmware. firmware, which malicious actors exploited in a cyberattack against the infosec firm last month. . The post SonicWall issues firmware patch after attackers exploited critical bugs appeared first on SC Media. MORE
Microsoft maintains that exploitation of recent Dell vulnerabilities would be blocked on ultra-secure PCs - but most systems do not have the technology yet MORE
firmware. Firmware: SonicWall Security Notification Released appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Ransomware risk is at every corner. Now a new SonicWall security notification announced on the company’s website informs users about an imminent threat of ransomware risk. MORE
A new Microsoft-commissioned report finds less than 30% of organizations allocate security budget toward preventing firmware attacks MORE
Networking devices sold under at least one major brand have a firmware vulnerability that allows hackers to take control of the device, a cybersecurity firm claims MORE
A vast majority of companies in a global survey from Microsoft report being a victim of a firmware-focused cyberattack, but defense spending lags, but defense spending lags. MORE
Devices have multiple OSs and firmware running, and most organisations don't know what they have or if it's secure. Microsoft will use ReFirm to make it easier to find out without being an expert MORE
A recently announced pair of vulnerabilities in server firmware could put enterprise IT at risk MORE
Intel released security updates to address high-severity vulnerabilities in NUC firmware, the Processor Identification Utility, and the Computing Improvement Program. Intel Patch Tuesday for August 2019 addressed high-severity vulnerabilities in NUC firmware, Processor Identification Utility, and Computing Improvement Program. The post Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
Another big firmware security issue affecting Intel processors, requires OEM updates MORE
The post Cigent Technology Extends Firmware to Secure SSDs appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Locking down firmware. Starks Federal Communications Commission member Geoffrey Starks recently alluded to the possibility that China may have secretly coded the firmware in Huawei’s equipment to support cyber espionage and cyber infrastructure attacks. Firmware is the coding that’s embedded below the software layer on all computing devices, ranging from printers to hard drives and motherboards to routers and switches. This time it happens to be firmware. MORE
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NOVEMBER 18, 2019
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. android firmware smartphones supplychain vulnerabilitiesThe vulnerabilities were found by scanning the phones of 29 different Android makers, and each is unique to a particular phone or maker.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 21, 2019
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. Thursday's report also said the supply chain attack was pulled off by one or more partners the manufacturers used in preparing the final firmware image used in the affected devices. android backdoors crime firmware google malware phones supplychain
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Heimadal Security
JULY 2, 2021
The post Microsoft Finds New NETGEAR Firmware Vulnerabilities appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Cybersecurity News firmware firmware vulnerabilities iot devices microsoft NETGEAR vulnerability
Security Boulevard
JUNE 24, 2021
The post June Firmware Threat Report appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not just one, but four. That’s how many vulnerabilities Eclypsium researchers discovered in Dell’s BIOSConnect feature. Taken together, this chain of vulnerabilities has a CVSS score of 8.3
Security Boulevard
APRIL 2, 2021
As organizations look to address those challenges, it’s critical to start with what is arguably the most integral piece of the supply chain: the firmware layer. Firmware is, essentially, the foundational code within a device.
Security Affairs
APRIL 5, 2021
A new report published by Microsoft revealed that 80% of global enterprises were victims of a firmware-focused cyberattack. The study pointed out that only 29% of the targeted organizations have allocated budgets to protect firmware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, firmware attacks).
Security Boulevard
MAY 26, 2021
The post May Firmware Threat Report appeared first on Security Boulevard. Sometimes it takes a thunderstorm before seeing positive outcomes and real change: Cyber May Flowers, if you will.
CSO Magazine
APRIL 28, 2021
A recent security post warned that firmware attacks are on the rise. However, only 29% of security budgets has been allocated to protect firmware.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Let's drill into all that and then go deeper into custom firmware and soldering too. Flashing Custom Firmware and Soldering I propose that we all need to find our own paths in terms of just how dirty we want to get our hands when playing with IoT.
Dark Reading
JUNE 24, 2021
A feature of the computer maker's update utility does not correctly handle certificates, leaving systems open to firmware-level compromises
Security Boulevard
APRIL 27, 2021
The post Cigent Technology Extends Firmware to Secure SSDs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 18, 2021
Devices have multiple OSs and firmware running, and most organisations don't know what they have or if it's secure. Microsoft will use ReFirm to make it easier to find out without being an expert
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 10, 2019
Locking down firmware. Starks Federal Communications Commission member Geoffrey Starks recently alluded to the possibility that China may have secretly coded the firmware in Huawei’s equipment to support cyber espionage and cyber infrastructure attacks. Firmware is the coding that’s embedded below the software layer on all computing devices, ranging from printers to hard drives and motherboards to routers and switches. This time it happens to be firmware.
Security Boulevard
JULY 9, 2021
Register for our July 14 webinar and learn how you can get ahead of fast-growing firmware attacks today. The post NIST Kicks the Can: Why We Need to Address Firmware Security Now appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Threatpost
APRIL 1, 2021
A vast majority of companies in a global survey from Microsoft report being a victim of a firmware-focused cyberattack, but defense spending lags, but defense spending lags.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Second-ever sighting of a firmware exploit in the wild is a grim reminder of the dangers of these mostly invisible attacks
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Peripheral devices with unsigned firmware can expose Windows and Linux machines to hack, warn experts from firmware security firm Eclypsium. Many peripheral devices do not verify that firmware is properly signed with a high quality public/private key before running the code.
Threatpost
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
A lack of proper code-signing verification and authentication for firmware updates opens the door to information disclosure, remote code execution, denial of service and more.
Dark Reading
JULY 2, 2021
Microsoft maintains that exploitation of recent Dell vulnerabilities would be blocked on ultra-secure PCs - but most systems do not have the technology yet
Malwarebytes
JULY 28, 2021
Researchers at RandoriSec have found serious vulnerabilities in the firmware provided by UDP Technology to Geutebrück and many other IP camera vendors. Users are urgently recommended to update to firmware Version 1.12.14.7
Dark Reading
MAY 5, 2020
Firmware has become an increasingly prevalent target for hackers. Here's how to stop them
Dark Reading
JULY 22, 2019
A recently announced pair of vulnerabilities in server firmware could put enterprise IT at risk
ForAllSecure
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context.
ForAllSecure
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Once again, supply chain risks are in the news, with Bloomberg reporting attacks compromising servers via malicious firmware updates. The post A Secure Supply Chain Requires Independent Visibility Into Firmware appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Even full disk encryption can't keep you secure if your PC firmware is compromised, so Secured-core PCs will use the CPU to check if UEFI is telling the truth about secure boot
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Another big firmware security issue affecting Intel processors, requires OEM updates
Threatpost
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Intel's addition of memory encryption to its upcoming 3rd generation Xeon Scalable processors matches AMD's Secure Memory Encryption (SME) feature.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Related: Ransomware remains a scourge The former has been accused of placing hidden backdoors in the firmware of equipment distributed to smaller telecom companies all across the U.S. And now we’re hearing about new threats, throughout the whole supply chain, where there might be malware deeply embedded at the firmware level, or at the processor level, that can provide ways to get into the applications, and get into the data.”
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Unsigned firmware in WiFi adapters, USB hubs, trackpads, and other devices can be compromised by hackers, says enterprise firmware security company Eclypsium in a new report
Dark Reading
MARCH 31, 2021
A new Microsoft-commissioned report finds less than 30% of organizations allocate security budget toward preventing firmware attacks
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
The lax security of supply chain firmware has been a known concern for years—with precious little progress being made. Security Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Security provider SonicWall released a new firmware update for an SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in attacks. SonicWall has released a second firmware update for the SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in attacks in the wild.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Federal guidelines can help all organizations pragmatically and meaningfully improve their firmware security
Security Affairs
AUGUST 18, 2019
Intel released security updates to address high-severity vulnerabilities in NUC firmware, the Processor Identification Utility, and the Computing Improvement Program. Intel Patch Tuesday for August 2019 addressed high-severity vulnerabilities in NUC firmware, Processor Identification Utility, and Computing Improvement Program. The post Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools appeared first on Security Affairs.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 3, 2021
This weekend on security news in review, we have some new data on firmware attacks against global enterprises, insights into how much damage ransomware has caused the healthcare industry, and the Department of Homeland Security laying out a new cybersecurity strategy. .
SC Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
ReFirm provides drag-and-drop automated firmware analysis, which Microsoft hopes will provide security insight for industrial IoT products, where security personnel often struggle to look inside built-in hardware.
Heimadal Security
JULY 15, 2021
firmware. Firmware: SonicWall Security Notification Released appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Ransomware risk is at every corner. Now a new SonicWall security notification announced on the company’s website informs users about an imminent threat of ransomware risk.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
While the AgeLocker ransomware continues to target QNAP NAS systems, the Taiwanese vendor urges customers to update the firmware and apps. The post QNAP urges users to update NAS firmware and app to prevent infections appeared first on Security Affairs.
Dark Reading
JUNE 22, 2020
Networking devices sold under at least one major brand have a firmware vulnerability that allows hackers to take control of the device, a cybersecurity firm claims
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
It's time for cybersecurity manufacturers and solution providers to step up and show leadership in addressing firmware security. Read why and how
SC Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
firmware. firmware, which malicious actors exploited in a cyberattack against the infosec firm last month. . The post SonicWall issues firmware patch after attackers exploited critical bugs appeared first on SC Media.
Schneier on Security
JULY 21, 2020
This hack targets the firmware on modern power supplies. academicpapers firmware hacking phonesYes, power supplies are also computers.).
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