eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

The difference between these two technologies becomes relevant in deletion based on the difference in which the technologies store data and manage aging of the media. Some sectors on the drive will be allocated to the firmware that manage the hard drive and communicate with the operating system. Magnetic Platter Hard Drives.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. “The Multimedia Console, Media Streaming Add-on, and Hybrid Backup Sync apps need to be updated to the latest available version as well to further secure QNAP NAS from ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

The difference between these two technologies becomes relevant in deletion based on the difference in which the technologies store data and manage aging of the media. Some sectors on the drive will be allocated to the firmware that manage the hard drive and communicate with the operating system. Magnetic Platter Hard Drives.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Researchers at firmware security firm Eclypsium discovered multiple vulnerabilities referred as USBAnywhere that could be exploited to potentially allow an attacker to take over the baseboard management controller (BMC) for three different models of Supermicro server boards: the X9, X10, and X11. ” reads the post published by Eclypsium.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether your child needs their own personal email address, an account for school, or a social media login, the advice is largely the same. 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.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

The LAPSUS$ group is a relative newcomer to the ransomware scene, but it has made a name for itself by bringing down big targets like Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal, Brazil’s Ministry of Health, and Brazilian telecommunications operator Claro. The passwords and email addresses of some 70k employees were involved.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

With the latest software and hardware, IT admins can easily configure a fleet with device passwords or network authentication to secure remote management and change passwords across the fleet to meet rotation policies. Manual configuration of devices can lead to problems with inconsistent settings and firmware levels.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The best way to avoid getting got is to self-navigate online, avoiding links sent via any media. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. Passwords are easy to guess, especially when they are any of the worst that continue to be the favored security solution for a majority of users–i.e.,

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

. “The issue is that smaller, faster, cheaper is not very compatible with secure,” said Keith Gremban, program manager within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in an interview with SC Media. And how do you vet those firmware updates? chapter of AFCEA.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. Deploy malicious firmware. The CoP includes the following recommendations for manufacturers: No default passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

The consumer watchdog examined 13 router models provided to customers by internet-service companies such as EE, Sky and Virgin Media, and found more than two-thirds had security flaws. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Virgin Media Super Hub and Super Hub 2. TalkTalk HG635, HG523a, and HG533.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The hacker exploited the vulnerability and used these IoT devices to launch a massive attack on social media platforms. Some of the major social media platforms, including Twitter, were down for a couple of hours. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

The attackers do not engage and instead collect data indirectly, using techniques such as physical observation around buildings, eavesdropping on conversations, finding papers with logins/passwords, Google dorks, open source intelligence (OSINT), advanced Shodan searches, WHOIS data, and packet sniffing. The Top Reconnaissance Tools.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2022

Combined with social media propaganda, social engineering targeting, and email phishing attacks, these threat vectors could change the course of the battle well before a single shot is fired. Most firmwares devices focus on the functionality of the component with minimal onboard security protection.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

Infected devices were used for multiple malicious activities, including traffic redirections through mobile proxies, info-stealing, click fraud, and social media and online messaging accounts and monetization via advertisements. Threat actors compromised third-party software or the installation of malware-laced firmware.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

We've contacted all affected customers to make them aware of the issue, encouraging them to change their passwords and offering advice on how to prevent unauthorised access to their online account." The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) confirmed it had been informed. DDoS Attacks Leverage Plex Media Server.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The Critical Start Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team analyzed a range of intelligence sources, such as customer data, open-source intelligence, vulnerability research, social media monitoring, and Dark Web monitoring to identify the most pressing cybersecurity threats of the first half of 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Unseen, the app also embeds a copy of CovidLock , ransomware malware that executes a password change, locks out the user and demands $100 in Bitcoin to restore access, with a 48 hour deadline to pay the ransom. Businesses are being heavily targeted, as well. Always remember. Never trust. Always question.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Fraudulent social media pages Talking about intangible assets, social media pages have become a central pillar for every organization’s communication strategy in the past ten years. Every day, millions of internet users visit their favorite social media pages to stay abreast of new releases, offers, and timely information.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

. · Group-IB experts record a massive surge of user data leaks form cryptocurrency exchanges. · HP releases firmware updates for two critical RCE flaws in Inkjet Printers. · TSMC Chip Maker confirms its facilities were infected with WannaCry ransomware. · GitHub started warning users when adopting compromised credentials. · (..)

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Kali Linux

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It was initially developed by Ludovic Fauvet from VideoLAN in order to distribute the VLC media player. The first thing we can say is that, with Mirrorbits, we find ourselves lucky: this is a rock-solid piece of software, built on modern tech (Go and Redis), initially released 10 years ago, and running in production for just as long.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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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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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Managers need to secure their organization’s remote access by adding endpoint protection, using good password hygiene, installing network firewalls, and most important, continuously monitoring their remote activity. The post Five takeaways from the Oldsmar water facility attack appeared first on SC Media.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Managers need to secure their organization’s remote access by adding endpoint protection, using good password hygiene, installing network firewalls, and most important, continuously monitoring their remote activity. The post Five takeaways from the Oldsmar water facility attack appeared first on SC Media.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

For example, the BlackTech cyber-espionage ATP group, suspected to be backed by the Chinese government, sent emails containing Excel files with malicious macros to Japanese and Taiwanese corporations in the defense technology, media, and communications sectors. Use strong passwords. Strong Access Control for Users. Secure Assets.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We started detecting some suspicious backdoored installer packages (including TeamViewer, VLC Media Player and WinRAR); then in the middle of 2019 we found a host that served these installers along with FinSpy Mobile implants for Android. logins, passwords, etc.), It also includes a Bitcoin wallet stealing module. Gamers beware.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

I'll build my own media wiki so that I'm not beholden to some other company that might go out of business. This video was picked up by major mainstream media and it clearly shows that ERCOT didn't really know what information was available. If I can get the firmware and understand how is it frequency hopping?

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Kali Linux

MAY 15, 2022

Hacking as shown in popular media, has ranged from really fun to completely absurd, so we saw the opportunity to do a tribute to some of our favourite instances (and get a little nostalgic). This year, instead of celebrating with a joke, we wanted to give everyone something fun. Your browser does not support the video tag.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It's like using a hash of your street address, as the password for your front door. The second law we talked about is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DMCA, the DMCA was written in the 1990s and updated in the early 2000s I believe, and it's meant to prevent pirating of DVDs and other media.

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IoT Hacking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It's like using a hash of your street address, as the password for your front door. The second law we talked about is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DMCA, the DMCA was written in the 1990s and updated in the early 2000s I believe, and it's meant to prevent pirating of DVDs and other media.

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IoT Hacking Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Well, social media posts to hacker forums with Anna-Senpai actively attacked anybody using Qbot, and suggested instead that thought killer should remove any instance of Qbot from the server. Vamosi: Krebs started looking through other social media sites. Darki: So imagine malware is something like a Swiss knife. Probably not.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Vamosi: Back in 2007 the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, did the unthinkable: she decertified all the digital voting systems in the state.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In 2010, she was interviewed by O'Reilly Media. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Vamosi: Back in 2007 the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, did the unthinkable: she decertified all the digital voting systems in the state.

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