Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2023

Paul also shares with us some of his greatest hacking stories and don’t miss our lively […] The post Security Podcasting, Hacking Stories, and The State of Firmware Security with Paul Asadoorian appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

From smart homes that enable you to control your thermostat from a distance to sensors on oil rigs that help predict maintenance to autonomous vehicles to GPS sensors implanted in the horns of endangered black rhinos , the internet of things is all around you. A Safer Internet of Things. Don’t Forget the Application Layer.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Configure a Firewall: Most routers come with a built-in firewall to block unauthorized incoming internet traffic. Update the Firmware: Router manufacturers are constantly issuing updates and patches for newly discovered firmware vulnerabilities. They only work if they’re configured.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This aptly describes the Internet of Things (IoT), where many small things are coming together to shape what we all hope will deliver a great leap in the way we live and do business. Digitally signing software and firmware to ensure integrity and protect from malware. 1 priority in the enterprise.” Controlling Production Runs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. I had an eye-opening conversation about all of this with Steve Hanna , distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor manufacturer based in Neubiberg, Germany.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

While the statement does not reveal a lot of tangible information, this snippet is important: “MSI urges users to obtain firmware/BIOS updates only from its official website, and not to use files from sources other than the official website.” Among them are household names like Lenovo and HP. Prevent intrusions.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ubiquiti , a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders, security cameras and access control systems, is urging customers to change their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. In an email sent to customers today, Ubiquiti Inc.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

Typical applications include green IIoT technologies like charging stations, smart meters, and PV inverters, for which only a small amount of memory is required to run boot software or to communicate with cloud applications. The proliferation of IIoT technologies is particularly evident in smart cities. Westford, Mass.,

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Wearable technologies continuously monitor vital signs such as heart rate, while larger equipment like dialysis machines and ventilators operate tirelessly to support critical bodily functions. Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all.

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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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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. I had the chance to talk about DigiCert’s perspective with Jason Sabin, DigiCert’s Chief Technology Officer. Advanced data security technologies, no matter how terrific, are just one piece of the puzzle.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 11, 2024 Smart Thermostat from Bosch Puts Offices in Danger Type of vulnerability: Malicious commands sent from an attacker to the thermostat, including potentially replacing firmware with rogue code. According to Bitdefender, the thermostat does not validate the authenticity of a new firmware update.

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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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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. Marrapese documented his findings in more detail here.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

Industrial switches are made using universal firmware developed by Korenix Technology, a leading provider for industrial networking solutions based in Taiwan. Korenix has developed another firmware that the organization incorporates in its JetNet industrial switches. Malicious firmware and bootloader uploads are possible too.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In the digital transformation era, companies across all sectors are using next-generation technologies to streamline their operations, deliver value to customers, and gain a competitive edge. Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Researchers at security and compliance assessment firm Onekey warns of an arbitrary code execution via FunJSQ, which is a third-party module developed by Xiamen Xunwang Network Technology for online game acceleration, that impacts multiple Netgear router models. present in the majority of NETGEAR firmware images in our corpus.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

An attacker can trigger the flaw to gain remote code execution and conduct denial-of-service attacks under specific conditions, exposing operational technology (OT) environments to hacking. could put operational technology (OT) infrastructure at risk of attacks, such as remote code execution (RCE) and denial of service (DoS).”

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. but also applies to firmware that controls equipment such as hard drives, network routers, and security cameras. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 17, 2023

We need access to the internet wherever we go here in the digital age. Our reliance on the internet means we tend to look for convenient ways to connect our electronic devices to the internet when we aren’t home - usually relying on public Wi-Fi at coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, airports, etc. Is public Wi-Fi safe to use?”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

SonicWall this week released firmware updates (version 10.2.0.5-29sv) “SonicWall is announcing the availability of an SMA 100 series firmware 10.2.0.5-29sv We have also tested the shared PoC code and have so far concluded that it is not effective against firmware released after the 2015 patch.” continues the update.

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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. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. Adding urgency to this imperative for 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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

CyberPower is a prominent supplier of data center hardware and infrastructure solutions, with a specific focus on cutting-edge power protection technologies and effective power management systems. of PowerPanel Enterprise software and version 1.44.08042023 of the Dataprobe iBoot PDU firmware.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

.” Internet of Things. Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

In September 2021 , the agency revealed that ransomware threat actors were ramping up attacks as the sector adopted more smart technologies. In the last decade, the agriculture sector has been through a rapid technological transformation as traditional farm machinery—such as tractors—have joined the Internet of Things (IoT).

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

A router is a gateway from the internet to a home or office — despite being conceived quite the opposite. In early 2022, for instance, a security researcher effectively cut off the whole North Korea from the internet by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in critical routers and other network equipment. Conclusion.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

What do we do with a company that regularly pumps metric tons of virtual toxic sludge onto the Internet and yet refuses to clean up their act? Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., In fact, the researchers found it was trivial to set up a system that mimics the XMEye cloud and push malicious firmware updates to any device.

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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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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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The Security Ledger

MAY 29, 2019

But what does it tell us about the security of the Internet of Things? The post Episode 147: Forty Year Old GPS Satellites offer a Warning about securing the Internet of Things appeared first on The Security. But what does it tell us about the security of the Internet of Things? Bill Malik of Trend Micro joins us to discuss.

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Google Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

These technologies are trusted by a growing number of websites to provide phishing-resistant two-factor authentication (2FA). As the protocol specification continues to evolve—there is already a draft of CTAP 2.1—corner corner cases that can cause interoperability problems are bound to appear.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? Digital identification would fulfill a critical element of attaining a zero trust architecture, especially important for industrial technology edge devices. Is there IoT security awareness training for employees who use the technology? Data security.

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