Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. The directive comes amid a surge in attacks targeting previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used security and networking appliances.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

More than 2,000 PDUs were directly exposed to the internet in 2021, and roughly a third of those were iBoot PDUs, according to a Censys research. The affected product, according to the government, has been used in numerous nations and businesses, including the crucial manufacturing sector.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers reported that there are 490,000 Fortinet firewalls exposing SSL VPN interfaces on the internet, and roughly 69% of them are still vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997. For this reason, if the customer has SSL-VPN enabled, Fortinet is advising customers to take immediate action to upgrade to the most recent firmware release.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Mirai hoovers up vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices and adds them to its network of zombie devices, which can then be used to launch huge Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The vulnerabilities were found and disclosed by IoT Inspector , a platform for automated security analysis of IoT firmware. Vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

But the NCSC warns that it is likely that Sandworm is capable of compiling the same or very similar malware for other architectures and firmware. In light of world news, it’s important to note that the Sandworm group has been known to target Ukrainian companies and government agencies. Mitigation and detection.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts. Finally, it looks like progress is being made in this regard, with the UK Government launching a “Code of Practice” to secure the ever-expanding ecosystem of connected devices. The goal is then to analyse it and take impactful action.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

Since the first stay-at-home measures were imposed by governments to keep everyone safe from the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, we at Malwarebytes have been making sure that you, dear reader, are as cyber-secure as possible in your home network, while you try to work and while your children attend online classes. Lack of updates.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats. For instance, threat actors can weaponize IoT botnets to execute DDoS attacks targeting essential services and government websites.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

Then the Internet took off and trusting the connection between a user’s device and a web server became of paramount importance. This results in ephemeral connections firing off at a vast scale — humans-to-software and software-to-software – all across the Internet Cloud. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

As public and private sector entities gradually march toward 5G, the financial burden of piling security standards could force some Internet of Things device manufacturers to walk away from highly regulated markets like defense. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 , which was enacted Dec.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 26, 2023

. “Based on the strong value proposition and impact of Flexxon’s hardware-based solutions, I look forward to driving the adoption of this novel approach and supporting management, partners and customers in making this transition towards a safer and more secure digital footprint for businesses, governments and individuals globally.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

An alleged Chinese threat actor group is behind attacks on government organizations exploiting a Fortinet zero-day flaw (CVE-2022-41328). A suspected China-linked group is exploiting a Fortinet zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-41328 , in attacks aimed at government organizations.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2022

government has connected to the GRU. The DOJ discusses the operation in a recent statement: "The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet. The botnet was controlled by a threat actor known as Sandworm, whom the U.S.

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SC Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Embedded, internet-connected devices control the most critical infrastructure on the planet. A recent Microsoft Security Signals survey found that just 29% of companies have any budget allocated to protect firmware at all. The Security Signals research said that attacks on firmware increased five-fold in four years.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have updated their joint cybersecurity advisory, Strengthening Cybersecurity of SATCOM Network Providers and Customers , originally released March 17, 2022, with US government attribution to Russian state-sponsored malicious cyberactors.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2021

Since the vulnerable DNS clients are usually exposed to the internet this creates a huge attack surface. Basically, you could say DNS is the phonebook of the internet. The healthcare sector is indeed in the top 3 of most affected by these vulnerabilities, together with the government. Some background. Exploitation.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As of November 2021, BlackByte ransomware had compromised multiple US and foreign businesses, including entities in at least three US critical infrastructure sectors (government facilities, financial, and food & agriculture).” Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

government announced the disruption of the Cyclops Blink botnet operated by the Russia-linked Sandworm APT group. government announced that it had dismantled the Cyclops Blink botnet operated by the Russia-linked Sandworm APT group. The malware leverages the firmware update process to achieve persistence. ” reads the DoJ.

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SecureList

JANUARY 20, 2022

At the end of 2021, we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our Firmware Scanner , which has been integrated into Kaspersky products since the beginning of 2019. This one is made up of implants found in the UEFI firmware within the SPI flash, a non-volatile storage external to the hard drive.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2020

The list includes: IP addresses of Pulse Secure VPN servers Pulse Secure VPN server firmware version SSH keys for each server A list of all local users and their password hashes Admin account details Last VPN logins (including usernames and cleartext passwords) VPN session cookies.

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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

While the threat actor infrastructure might request Net-NTLMv2 authentication, Windows will honor the defined internet security zones and will not send (leak) Net-NTLMv2 hashes. In other words, the vulnerability only affects the SMB protocol. on 2022-05-17 14:21:25 UTC Target: Energy transportation critical infrastructure – PO Information!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Code signing is here to stay as all organizations that plan to distribute code or other data over the Internet risk corruption and tampering. Electronic signatures, i.e. code signing, provide a solution for identifying and securing the origin and the integrity of code, firmware, distribution packages, etc.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

That is not much different from what happens with software and firmware code signing today. Whether it is a software upgrade for a program, a mobile application, or firmware for a device, code is signed, sealed, and delivered, and you are left with the future in your hands! Why Is Code Signing Important? Gartner projects over 20.8

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Security researchers from ESET have discovered a new piece of a sophisticated malware used by the Russia-linked Sednit group (aka Fancy Bear , APT28 , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , and STRONTIUM ) in targeted attacks aimed at government entities in the Balkans as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

prize pool Zerodium will pay $300K for WordPress RCE exploits Crooks abuse website contact forms to deliver IcedID malware Hackers compromised APKPure client to distribute infected Apps This man was planning to kill 70% of Internet in a bomb attack against AWS. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Attackers were exploiting the flaw in the attempt to access multiple government, commercial, and technology services networks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

China-linked APT group Mustang Panda employed a custom firmware implant targeting TP-Link routers in targeted attacks since January 2023. MustangPanda has been active since at least 2012, it targeted American and European entities such as government organizations, think tanks, NGOs , and even Catholic organizations at the Vatican.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Given the ease with which these vulnerabilities might be exploited, rapid action is required to prevent broad assaults on both government and commercial networks. Twelve drivers can subvert security mechanisms, while seven enable firmware erasure in SPI flash memory, rendering the system unbootable.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. Your Finances Glitch.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? Secure firmware flashing is also a way to enhance assurance of device security, allowing for audit capabilities and controls around these devices. The rise of IoT has not gone unnoticed in government circles. Internet Of Things. Data security.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 13, 2019

» Related Stories Podcast Episode 129: Repair Eye on the CES Guy and Sensor Insecurity EU calls for End to Default Passwords on Internet of Things Podcast Episode 134: The Deep Fake Threat to Authentication and analyzing the PEAR Compromise. Federal Government to meet strict information security standards. Here’s why.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Targeting key sectors The healthcare sector and local governments carry a huge burden and must communicate extensively and exhaustively to get us clear of COVID-19. Make sure you do everything possible to secure your mobile devices and that both the firmware and software are routinely updated. Always remember. Never trust.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

government agencies and in cities and towns. » Related Stories From China with Love: New York Firm sold millions in PRC Surveillance Gear to US Government, Military Episode 165: Oh, Canada! government agencies and in cities and towns. government to swear off Chinese hardware is easier said than done.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

An IoT device connected to a network is simply a potential bridge between the internet and a malicious entity. To secure data exchanged between IoT devices and the software required for operating these devices – bootstrap, firmware, apps – we need to establish a chain of trust. Internet Of Things. Security mindset is changing.

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