SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

When vendors gain network access for ticketing, baggage handling, or route planning, they can inadvertently introduce malware or provide a foothold for threat actors. Critical services are frequently outsourced in the aviation industry, which further expands vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

.” The IT giant revealed that the vulnerabilities affect the following Cisco Small Business Routers if they are running a firmware release earlier than Release 1.0.01.02: RV160 VPN Router RV160W Wireless-AC VPN Router RV260 VPN Router RV260P VPN Router with POE RV260W Wireless-AC VPN Router.

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A close look at the ongoing campaign revealed that the bot also targets wireless LAN routers built for hotels and residential applications. that impacted several routers, including Future X Communications (FXC) AE1021 and AE1021PE wall routers, running firmware versions 2.0.9 and earlier. and earlier (5.0.0 released June 21, 2014).

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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

AUGUST 12, 2019

. “Our research shows how an attacker in close proximity (WiFi), or an attacker who already hijacked our PC (USB), can also propagate to and infect our beloved cameras with malware. The expert was able to access the keys for verifying the authenticity of the firmware and for encrypting it.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 15, firmware security company IoT Inspector published details about the flaws. Just yesterday, only two days after the publication, our home security solution, Secure Home , detected attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities to spread a variant of a Mirai malware.” ” reported IoT Inspector.

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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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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root. The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Here’s why. BlackMatter, a new ransomware group , claims link to DarkSide, REvil.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

AT&T Alien Labs™ has found new malware written in the open source programming language Golang. The malware creates a backdoor and waits to either receive a target to attack from a remote operator through port 19412 or from another related module running on the same machine. VirusTotal scanning results of BotenaGo malware.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Mozi is an IoT botnet that borrows the code from Mirai variants and the Gafgyt malware , it appeared on the threat landscape in late 2019. The malware spreads by attempting to guess Telnet passwords of target devices and leveraging known exploits.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Secure your printing ports and limit your printer’s wireless connections to your router. Update your printer firmware to the latest version. Original post: [link].

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

The malware targets WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business messaging apps and can allow attackers to conduct multiple malicious activities. “Among them is the interception of chats and the theft of the confidential information that could be found in them; this malware can also execute spam campaigns and various scam schemes.

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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. See also: EU to Force IoT, Wireless Device Makers to Improve Security. Mozi, XorDDoS and Mirai.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Spirent refers to this as “data breach emulation,’’ something David DeSanto, Spirent’s threat research director, told me is designed to give companyies a great advantage; it makes it possible to see precisely how the latest ransomware or crypto mining malware would impact a specific network, with all of its quirky complexity. DeSanto: Yes.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The goal is to redirect the victims to rogue servers owned by the hackers to steal credentials or install malware. According to the researchers, the affected devices are “well-known IoT devices running the latest firmware.” Admins need to apply the latest updates to all vendors and watch for the next firmware releases.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Threatpost

MAY 8, 2018

The flaws would leave the enterprise devices helpless to a range of remote threats, including the charms of the Reaper IoT botnet.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Most operations use payloads, but there are a few payload-less attacks, such as phishing campaigns that do not include malicious links or malware , but rely on more sophisticated deception such as spoofing to trick their targets. Most attacks will make the victim click on something that installs malware or redirects to a fake website.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Ransomware can cripple essential functions until a ransom is paid, while malware may lead to unauthorized control or surveillance of the system.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cybercriminals using an IP address in China are trying to exploit a vulnerability disclosed earlier this month to deploy a variant of the Mirai malware on network routers affected by the vulnerability, according to researchers with Juniper Threat Labs. The attackers apparently were trying to deploy a Mirai variant on affected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Most attacks make would-be victims click to install malware or redirect them to a phishing page to steal their credentials. It can even access the chip’s firmware to gain root access on the device, a significant privilege escalation. Zero-click attacks remove this hurdle.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

With a pair of both USB-A and USB-C ports, you can charge tablets, wireless earbuds, digital cameras, portable air purifiers, or even a laptop while you drive -- all funneled from one source. Update your car's multimedia unit firmware What is firmware? Show more 3. Your vehicle's multimedia unit is no exception.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Computer worms: Worms are self-replicating malware that can spread through networks or appear as legitimate programs that contain hidden or malicious code. Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How effective are attackers with regard to RF in eavesdropping, DoS & DDoS, MitM, spoofing and malware propagation? Malware Propagation: RF signals can carry malware or by OTA upgrade. It provides a high level of security for wireless network communications. Are there any interesting case studies?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat. Wireless Scanners: Use wireless scanners to detect unexpected wi-fi and cellular (4G, 5G, etc.) Virtual environments (virtual servers, routers, containers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015. ATP has an extensive list of enterprise features, including threat intelligence, risk profiling , network access control, and malware sandboxing. Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Cybersecurity.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

  Also: Apple just gave me 3 big reasons to keep my AirPods for longer - and be excited for iOS 26 The dongle will also allow you to download firmware updates to the earbuds without installing anything on your computer, something plenty of people are prohibited from doing on work-issued devices.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. So I don't use tools like IDA Pro and stuff like that all people use who are into malware, reverse engineering. Enter OpenWRT. As the name suggests, it is open source.

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Hacking Banking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whether it's finding a bug, whether it's for analyzing malware, it's just more of a like a compiler, it dooleys technology. You just turn off every wireless interface on your device whatsoever because it was going to be atrocious. It has a lot of applications. Everybody's building their own badges. It is really exciting.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Sometimes this malware can laterally move through the network. Use secure connections for all wireless networks. Consistently monitor all OT traffic.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

They also had a piece of malware called killdisk position on the systems so that when the systems rebooted, it would kick off deleting all the files and deleting all the systems. It was a masterful piece of malware, carefully crafted to achieve a specific goal. The wireless Bill has been around for quite some time.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

million individuals The FBI warns of HiatusRAT scanning campaigns against Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs Russia FSB relies on Ukrainian minors for criminal activities disguised as “quest games” U.S.

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