Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2022

No username or password is needed, nor are any actions needed from the camera owner, and the attack is not detectable by any logging on the camera itself. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2021-36260 and was addressed by Hikvision via a firmware update in September 2021. The critical bug received a 9.8 The critical bug received a 9.8

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In a detailed post on Github , security researcher Watchful_IP describes how he found that the majority of the recent camera product ranges of Hikvision cameras are susceptible to a critical, unauthenticated, remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, even with the latest firmware. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Armed with this information, hackers often try to exploit vulnerabilities in home devices and networks to breach corporate networks. Here are some key safety guidelines to consider: Restrict who can view your personal information. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Companies may also experience the loss of proprietary information and personally identifiable information (PII) and may suffer reputational damage resulting from a ransomware attack.” Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The group focused on the HPH Sector with ransomware operations that aimed at deploying ransomware and exfiltrating personal identifiable information (PII) and patient health information (PHI) threatening to release the stolen data if a ransom is not paid. The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

To enable wireless support, we need to find: The kernel Wi-Fi modules that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wi-Fi firmware files that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wireless interface name (Kali defaults to: wlan0 ) Additional packages to increase functionally. bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

The FBI is seeking any information that can be shared related to the operations of the BlackCat ransomware operation. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The ransom note includes information such as host system name, the threat actor’s email address, the ransomware file name, and indications on where to enter the decryption key. Furthermore, victims are told to contact the attackers by email to receive information on how they can pay a ransom to receive the decryption key.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Since the integration of a new kernel into the firmware is costly, no manufacturer was up to date here. Additional services that the devices offer besides routing – such as multimedia functions or VPN – tend to be outdated as well. IoT Inspector says that "without exception" all responded with prepared firmware patches.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2022

All the affected models have a patched firmware available for download on the vendor’s website.” An attacker can trigger the flaw by supplying carefully crafted username and/or password as base64 encoded strings inside the fields aa and ab of the login page.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI report also reveals a possible double extortion tactic that might occur against victims: “In previous incidents, cyber actors exfiltrated employment records that contained personally identifiable information (PII), payroll tax information, and other data that could be used to extort victims to pay a ransom.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Experts observed the bot attempting to gain access to the device by using a combination of eight common usernames and 130 passwords for IoT devices over SSH and telnet on ports 23 and 2323. Ensure secure configurations for devices: Change the default password to a strong one, and block SSH from external access.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The first issue is an information disclosure flaw via unauthenticated external DNS requests that affect Zyxel devices from the USG, UAG, ATP, VPN and NXC series. An attacker could use these credentials to log on to the APs FTP server and steal the configuration file that includes SSIDs and passwords. “An

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

The Taiwanese vendor QNAP is warning of a new family of ransomware targeting its NAS devices using weak passwords. Threat actors are targeting devices exposed online with the SMB service enabled, they perform brute-force attacks against accounts using weak passwords. Go to Control Panel > System > Firmware Update.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2019

Firmware updates that address this vulnerability are not currently available. The first one could be exploited by a remote and unauthenticated attacker with admin privileges to obtain sensitive information ( CVE-2019-1653 ), while the second one can be exploited for command injection ( CVE-2019-1652 ). through 1.4.2.20.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

In order to compromise the target network, the attackers conducted a brute-force password guessing attack against an un-enrolled and inactive account. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Require all accounts with password logins (e.g.,

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

At work, enforce strict cyber hygiene policies, especially for devices that connect to, or travel outside of, the office.Always create a layer of protection between your most sensitive information and accounts and devices that only need to be connected to the internet for convenience’s sake. password, 123456, qwerty, etc.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. .

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) should be disabled or set securely.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Ensure that your password is complex, unique, and has a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. This will prevent anyone from accessing your data and potentially stealing sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

“The flash version of the web interface contains a hard-coded username and password, which may allow an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges.” The attacker could then download the database and disclose login information, then use it to gain full access to the system.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . It’s used in different devices from different vendors, the affected devices sharing the firmware are: Netgear Stora. The company provides a firmware with a web interface that mainly uses PHP as a serverside language.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The researchers performed reverse engineering of the firmware image for the COMpact 5500, version 7.8A The experts started investigating the password reset functionality that requests access to the web interface. “Equipped with this password we then could authenticate successfully. “Firmware Update 8.2B

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat model is a structured representation of all the information that affects the security of an application. There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

If you have to use public WiFi hotspots, it’s wise to also use a VPN to keep your activity private while you use that connection. A VPN wraps your network traffic (including web browsing, email, and other things) in a protective tunnel and makes up for any weaknesses in their encryption. Always change default passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. Examples of human error include: Posting written router passwords or sending them over email or Slack.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Symmetric encryption is often used for drive encryption, WiFi encryption, and other use cases where speed performance is paramount and a password can be safely shared.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 20, 2021

This could be due to the fact that fewer than a third (31%) of respondents to Proofpoint’s 2020 State of the Phish admitted to having changed the default password on their Wi-Fi router. Even fewer (19%) told Proofpoint that they had updated their Wi-Fi router’s firmware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This reveals a likely blind spot for defenders and endpoint vendors: in a number of cases, perhaps even the majority, attackers have no need for 0-days and malware deployment to gain access to the information they need. Statistically speaking, we released information about an increase of backdoor infections on the continent.

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