article thumbnail

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 group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries.

Firmware 110
article thumbnail

MI5 chief warns of Chinese cyber espionage reached an unprecedented scale

Security Affairs

.” Recently, US and Japanese intelligence, law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies warned of a China-linked APT, tracked as BlackTech (aka Palmerworm, Temp.Overboard, Circuit Panda, and Radio Panda), that planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to access multinational companies’ networks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

3.5m IP cameras exposed, with US in the lead

Security Affairs

In November, the US Federal Communications Commission banned authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, saying that Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua are “deemed to pose a threat to national security.”. Most insecure brands.

article thumbnail

Maze ransomware operators claim to have breached LG Electronics

Security Affairs

Just after the WorldNet Telecommunications, the LG electronics fall as a victim of the Maze ransomware operators.” “One of the screenshots seems to consist of LG Electronics official firmware or software update releases that assist their hardware products to work more efficiently.” ” continues Cyble.

article thumbnail

For nearly a year, Brazilian users have been targeted with router attacks

Security Affairs

. “The password “gvt12345”, for example, suggests that hackers target users with routers from the former Brazilian internet service provider (ISP) GVT, which was acquired by TeleĂ´nica Brasil, and is the largest telecommunications company in the country.” ” states the analysis published by Avast. concludes Avast.

DNS 73
article thumbnail

Spotlight: CTIA’s IoT Cybersecurity Certification is a Big Deal. Here’s why.

The Security Ledger

House of Representatives and the Senate both introduced new legislation this week to secure the burgeoning Internet of Things. Federal Government to meet strict information security standards. Director- Security Consulting at Spirent Communications. to reign in insecure IoT endpoints. Sameer Dixit is the Sr.

IoT 40
article thumbnail

Maybe don’t call Saul? Over 30,000 VoIP devices identifiable worldwide, some with suspected vulnerabilities

Security Affairs

To determine which manufacturers had the most vulnerabilities exposed, we analyzed the MITRE CVE (Common Vulnerability Enumeration) database, a directory for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures. The database is operated by MITRE corporation and has been functioning since 1999.