Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

ASUS addressed critical vulnerabilities in multiple router models, urging customers to immediately install firmware updates. ASUS is warning customers to update some router models to the latest firmware to address critical vulnerabilities. “Update your router to the latest firmware.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Interface Name First, we need to know what our wireless interface is called.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). Step 6: Reboot Reboot your router, if necessary, to apply the changes.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2021

Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass issue (CVE-2021-20090 ) affecting home routers with Arcadyan firmware. Threat actors actively exploit a critical authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20090 , impacting home routers with Arcadyan firmware to deploy a Mirai bot.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Below is the list of exploits used by the bot: Vulnerability Affected devices CVE-2020-8515 DrayTek Vigor2960 1.3.1_Beta, Vigor3900 1.4.4_Beta, and Vigor300B 1.3.3_Beta, 1.4.2.1_Beta, and 1.4.4_Beta devices CVE-2015-2051 D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier CVE-2016-1555 Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 15, firmware security company IoT Inspector published details about the flaws. We identified at least 65 different affected vendors with close to 200 unique fingerprints, thanks both to Shodan’s scanning capabilities and some misconfiguration by vendors and manufacturers who expose those devices to the Internet.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2022

Below is the list of vulnerable products and related patches: Affected model Affected firmware version Patch availability USG FLEX 100(W), 200, 500, 700 ZLD V5.00 According to Rapid 7, there are more than 15,000 internet-facing vulnerable systems tracked by the Shodan search engine. If possible, enable automatic firmware updates.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

. “Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in the MoFi4500 router, an OpenWRT based wireless router that provides Internet access via LTE. “Several firmware versions have been released, but some of the vulnerabilities have not been fully patched.” ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2021

“The ABUS Secvest wireless alarm system FUAA50000 (v3.01.17) fails to properly authenticate some requests to its built-in HTTPS interface. Unfortunately, experts noticed that more than 90% of the installs are still using flawed firmware versions and have yet to install the security updates (V3.01.21) provided by the vendor.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution vulnerability. You will need to install the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app from the Microsoft Store onto a system connected to the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter. This vulnerability was rated 9.6 This vulnerability was rated 9.8

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. Ensure every device—from computers to smartphones—runs an updated OS.

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Threatpost

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Critical vulnerabilities discovered by Digital Defense can allow attackers to gain root access and take over devices running same firmware.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

based specification for a suite of high-level communication protocols used to create personal area networks with small, low-power digital radios, such as for home automation, medical device data collection, and other low-power low-bandwidth needs, designed for small scale projects which need wireless connection. ZigBee is an IEEE 802.15.4-based

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

An FTP service runs on the Zyxel wireless access point that contains the configuration file for the WiFi network. This FTP server can be accessed with hardcoded credentials that are embedded in the firmware of the AP. Zyxel customers have to install the patches and firmware updates released by the vendor for their devices.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

There’s no bigger buzzword in the security world now than the ‘Internet of Things.’ The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the connectedness of everyday devices and sensors to allow the quantification and control of systems. We saw no Ethernet cable from the machine and verified with IT it had no wireless capabilities. Conclusion.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2023

The experts discovered four vulnerabilities in the Netgear Orbi mesh wireless system, the most critical one is a critical remote code vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-37337 (CVSS v3.1: Netgear addressed the flaws with the release of the firmware version 4.6.14.3 ” states Talos. on January 19, 2023.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As CNBC rightly outlines, the internet is already only semi-accessible when it comes to people living with disability. Firstly, always keep software up to date – firmware included. Use higher level security protocols, like WAP2, on wireless networks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2022

In a typical home setup, there is: A modem provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) which is your connection to the outside world. A router that distributes the internet connection across all the devices (often wireless).

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. However, with more than 30 billion IoT devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2026, attacks against them can have wide-ranging impacts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2018

An attacker needs to share on the same wireless network as the Sony TV in order to trigger the vulnerability. “If your television is set to automatically receive updates when connected to the internet, it should have already been updated. Click the Firmware update link for details about how to check the software version.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2, Affected products include: NAS326 before firmware V5.21(AAZF.7)C0 CVE-2015-2051. CVE-2016-1555.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Let's drill into all that and then go deeper into custom firmware and soldering too. I can easily block a device from talking to the internet, throttle its connection, see which online services it's communicating with and access a whole host of other information about it. Zigbee uses the IEEE 802.15.4

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2018

. “Cisco Talos recently discovered several vulnerabilities present within the firmware of the Samsung SmartThings Hub.” Samsung SmartThings Hub runs a Linux-based firmware and allows for communications with various IoT devices using various wireless standards Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth. is affected by the flaws.

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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. NIST Floats Internet of Things Cybersecurity Standards. Here’s why.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a recent blog post , the researchers said the bad actors are looking to leverage a path traversal vulnerability that could affect millions of home routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use the same code base and are manufactured by at least 17 vendors. Tenable First to Disclose Flaw.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 13, 2021

Almost - there's still that cloud dependency and there's really only 2 ways around that: Control the existing device locally with the original firmware Flash the device with 3rd party firmware that supports local control Let's explore these more starting with the first option because it feels like the most low-friction path.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

The use of internet connected medical devices can be incredibly scary if the right security isn’t put in place. IoT Business News has also published a list of four types of medical devices that are susceptible to hacking which include: wireless infusion pumps, implanted devices, smartpens, and vital sign monitors. Hackable pacemakers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

. “Once the attacker gains full access to the device through the botnet, the firmware level can be changed and additional malware can be planted on the device.”

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Deploy patches Add multi-factor authentication to security controls Upgrade or replace vulnerable IT Resource Isolate and protect vulnerable IT Resource (network segmentation, disconnect wireless access, etc.) The executive that signs should be senior enough that their signature will compel other departments to comply with the policy.]

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

It was done, for instance, while upgrading a device, to check to make sure the firmware didn’t have any bugs and that all the necessary signatures were in place, where needed. DeSanto: When we’re asked to do a wireless penetration test , or a network penetration test, or a web vulnerability assessment, or whatever, that’s an engagement.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. As an industry that trades in the intangible, from the exchange of long-term stock assets to enabling digital payments of consumer goods, the financial services industry may not seem directly associated with something tangible like the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The company produces inexpensive smart home products and wireless cameras. . IoT vendor Wyze announced that one of its servers exposed the details of roughly 2.4 million customers. IoT vendor Wyze announced that details of roughly 2.4 million customers were accidentally exposed online.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, more and more devices are being connected to the internet, including everyday household items like pet feeders that are becoming smart by virtue of this simple fact. The first time the feeder is used, the user must set up the wireless network that the feeder will use from this app.

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. Once it is booted, you will know everything is ready to go, when you see the default wireless network : ???

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