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Backdoor Built into Android Firmware

Schneier on Security

In 2017, some Android phones came with a backdoor pre-installed : Criminals in 2017 managed to get an advanced backdoor preinstalled on Android devices before they left the factories of manufacturers, Google researchers confirmed on Thursday. That meant the malware could directly tamper with every installed app.

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BootKitty Linux UEFI bootkit spotted exploiting LogoFAIL flaws

Security Affairs

The ‘Bootkitty’ Linux UEFI bootkit exploits the LogoFAIL flaws (CVE-2023-40238) to target systems using vulnerable firmware. The authors signed Bootkitty with a self-signed certificate, thus the malware cannot run on systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled unless the attackers’ certificates have been installed.

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Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles

Security Affairs

” The research targeted a CMU unit manufactured by Visteon, with software initially developed by Johnson Controls Inc. As of the publication, no publicly known vulnerabilities have been identified in the latest firmware version. x) may also be vulnerable. ” concludes the report.

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Unsigned Firmware running on peripherals could expose Windows, Linux systems to hack

Security Affairs

Peripheral devices with unsigned firmware can expose Windows and Linux machines to hack, warn experts from firmware security firm Eclypsium. An attacker could exploit the lack of checks to execute malicious firmware and perform malicious actions on both Windows and Linux systems, such as the installation of persistent backdoors.

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Android devices shipped with backdoored firmware as part of the BADBOX network

Security Affairs

Researchers warn that more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets were shipped with backdoored firmware as part of BADBOX network. Cybersecurity researchers at Human Security discovered a global network of consumer products, dubbed BADBOX, with firmware backdoors installed and sold through a compromised hardware supply chain.

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Five Ways to Secure Your Home Office Webcam

Adam Levin

Update your camera’s firmware and software: Whether it’s an external camera or one built into your laptop or tablet, check for manufacturer updates and always keep your camera’s software and firmware fully up to date because patches are often released specifically to patch security vulnerabilities.

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A new Mirai botnet variant targets DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs

Security Affairs

In November 2024, the Akamai Security Intelligence Research Team (SIRT) observed increased activity targeting the URI /cgi-bin/cgi_main.cgi , linked to a Mirai-based malware campaign exploiting an unassigned RCE vulnerability in DVR devices, including DigiEver DS-2105 Pro. ” reads the analysis published by Akamai. in newer ones.