eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. Sending phishing emails to engineers can be used as an exploitation technique to get them to import malicious configuration files ( CVE-2023-31171 ), which results in arbitrary code execution. The fix: There’s no immediate fix for the W3LL Phishing Attacks.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The attacks are becoming more insidious, such as malware that modifies itself to infiltrate a system and hit a specific target, along with attacks directed at firmware. Needless to say, phishing attacks that rely on human error still are alive and well. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

million newborns and pregnancy care patients Xenomorph malware is back after months of hiatus and expands the list of targets Smishing Triad Stretches Its Tentacles into the United Arab Emirates Crooks stole $200 million worth of assets from Mixin Network A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities with drone manual lures Alert!

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Google Security

AUGUST 9, 2021

In 2018, Google introduced the Titan Security Key as a direct defense against credential phishing. Phishing occurs when an attacker tries to trick you into giving them your username and password, and it remains one of the easiest and most successful ways of breaching accounts online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

Stack Smashing the hacker who tweeted on May 8th of this year that the microcontroller of the AirTag can be influenced by tech that can thereafter help the threat actor take control of the firmware and operations of the tracking device thereafter.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & factories in the world. So, the question of unauthorized backdoors being present on any of its devices gets eliminated.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Attackers have already hijacked over 100,000 home routers, the malicious code allows to modify DNS settings to hijack the traffic and redirect users to phishing websites. Js DNSChanger is written in JavaScript and includes 10 attack scripts designed to infect 6 routers or firmware packages.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. Capabilities for scanning firmware are not common in antimalware solutions, setting ESET ahead of the competition in this vertical. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2022

Critical flaw in Netwrix Auditor application allows arbitrary code execution CISA urges to fix multiple critical flaws in Juniper Networks products Threat actors exploit a flaw in Digium Phone Software to target VoIP servers Tainted password-cracking software for industrial systems used to spread P2P Sality bot Experts warn of attacks on sites using (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 387 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root. Spear-phishing now targets employees outside the finance and executive teams, report says. The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware. BlackMatter, a new ransomware group , claims link to DarkSide, REvil.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

Or a malicious program on your computer -- maybe one running in a browser window from that sketchy site you're visiting, or as a result of a phishing attack -- can steal data elsewhere on your machine. The second is that some of the patches require updating the computer's firmware. It also requires more coordination.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

billion Cisco confirms that data leaked by the Yanluowang ransomware gang were stolen from its systems Some firmware bugs in HP business devices are yet to be fixed Albania was hit by a new cyberattack and blames Iran Iran-linked APT42 is behind over 30 espionage attacks. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Attackers constantly send phishing emails, publish fake websites, or push fake browser alerts that contain software updates laden with malware. However, some patches, particularly for infrastructure, firmware, or less common software may not be automatable.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2021

This reinforces the need for phishing and spam prevention, as well as awareness techniques that would help stem the tide of ransomware and other potentially devastating attacks.” Of the vulnerabilities with no, or partial, remediation, 61.96% were found in firmware. ” continues the report.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA/Mespinoza can arrive on victims’ networks either via phishing campaigns or by brute-forcing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to gain access. Phishing campaigns and domain typosquatting also come into play. And this isn’t just limited to ransomware attacks. Use multi-factor authentication wherever possible.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 352 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. Capabilities for scanning firmware are not common in antimalware solutions, setting ESET ahead of the competition in this vertical. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

The malware has functionality to steal user credentials, provide shell access, and persist through firmware upgrades.” Read next: AI Coding: A Security Problem?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The webmail account credentials were collected via cross-site scripting and browser-in-the-browser spear-phishing campaigns. Upgrade to the latest firmware version. ” reads the joint report. APT28 group deployed Python scripts on compromised EdgeRouters to collect and validate stolen webmail account credentials.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2023

A separate report linked by Bleeping Computer found 425 examples of said device making use of a firmware version known to be vulnerable to attack. Indeed, the research highlights that around 7,000 devices belonging to one particular brand are in the list. Even in cases where the device isn’t exposed online, things can still go awry.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SMS phishing attacks will be the new phish in town. Phishing is a common attack used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing personal data or login credentials through a “spray and pray” method that can reach a mass audience, typically via email. Given that over 2.5

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Based on our telemetry, the actor initiated the attack by sending a spear-phishing email containing a macro-embedded Word document.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked Bridgestone Americas Attackers use website contact forms to spread BazarLoader malware Russian Internet watchdog Roskomnadzor is going to ban Instagram Ubisoft suffered a cyber security incident that caused a temporary disruption Anonymous hacked Roskomnadzor agency revealing Russian disinformation Open (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

T-Mobile confirms Lapsus$ had access its systems Are you using Java 15/16/17 or 18 in production? Patch them now!

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). It may look just like the real thing.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

.” The NCSC also provided info about the initial infection vectors observed in the ransomware attacks: Insecure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations Vulnerable Software or Hardware Phishing emails. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The group typically gains access to victim networks by compromising Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials and/or through phishing emails, the FBI notes. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud). and others.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Always remember. Never trust. Always question.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: December 2021 Ransomware note: SURTR_README.hta Ransomware extension: surtr Kill Chain: Spear-Phishing > MalDoc > Surtr Ransomware Sample hash: 40e5bb0526169c02126ffa60a09041e5e5453a24b26bc837036748b150fa3fae. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Two-step phishing attacks are on the rise, with attackers using convincing emails that resemble legitimate vendor communications, often related to electronic signatures, orders, invoices, or tracking information. DarkCloud is an information stealer malware delivered through phishing emails with malicious attachments.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

FBI and CISA published a new advisory on AvosLocker ransomware More than 17,000 WordPress websites infected with the Balada Injector in September Ransomlooker, a new tool to track and analyze ransomware groups’ activities Apple releases iOS 16 update to fix CVE-2023-42824 on older devices Phishing, the campaigns that are targeting Italy A new (..)

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Google Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

These technologies are trusted by a growing number of websites to provide phishing-resistant two-factor authentication (2FA). As the protocol specification continues to evolve—there is already a draft of CTAP 2.1—corner corner cases that can cause interoperability problems are bound to appear.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

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