Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing) owned by HVAC giant Carrier. Below is the list of flaws discovered by the researchers: CVE Detail Summary Mercury Firmware Version CVSS Score CVE-2022-31479 Unauthenticated command injection <=1.291 Base 9.0, The vulnerabilities were disclosed during the Hardwear.io

Firmware 85

Firmware Penetration Testing Manufacturing Authentication 85

Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Criminals may use hijacked drones for illegal surveillance, smuggling, or even as weapons. What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited? Vulnerabilities in RF technology often encompass various weaknesses and security gaps within the firmware and software used in RF devices.

Encryption 52

Encryption Firmware Surveillance Technology 52

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials. Enforce MFA.

Malware 87

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 87

SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Based on forensic analysis of numerous mobile devices, Amnesty International’s Security Lab found that the software was repeatedly used in an abusive manner for surveillance. Firmware vulnerabilities. FinSpy is an infamous, commercial surveillance toolset that is used for “legal surveillance” purposes.

Malware 101

Malware Mobile Spyware Surveillance 101

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On June 3, Check Point published a report about an ongoing surveillance operation targeting a Southeast Asian government, and attributed the malicious activities to a Chinese-speaking threat actor named SharpPanda. It is mainly known for being a proprietary commercial penetration testing toolkit officially designed for red team engagements.

Malware 140

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 140