Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 11, Fortinet released a half-dozen security updates for its FortiOS firmware, including a weakness that researchers said allows an attacker to run malware on virtually any Fortinet SSL VPN appliance. “COVID-19 extended the life of these companies and technologies, and that’s unfortunate.”

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. Keep your firmware and software updated. Turn on automatic updates, install updates from the operating system when you’re asked to, and make a regular habit of updating everything in your technology ecosystem.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

The same technologies that make supply chains faster and more effective also threaten their cybersecurity,” writes David Lukic , a privacy, security, and compliance consultant. The inherent complexity of the supply chain for modern technology is a reason why so many cybercrime attempts have been successful.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 14, 2021

SonicWall has just issued an urgent security notice detailing "critical risk" to some unpatched vulnerabilities on a couple of its products. x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials. x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials. x firmware are past temporary mitigations.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Threat groups who target operational technology (OT) networks have so far focused their efforts on defeating segmentation layers to reach field controllers such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and alter the programs (ladder logic) running on them.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Wearable technologies continuously monitor vital signs such as heart rate, while larger equipment like dialysis machines and ventilators operate tirelessly to support critical bodily functions. IoMT advances this technology by assisting healthcare providers in evaluating, treating, diagnosing, and monitoring patient health conditions.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Specifically, we should have a basic understanding of how files are written to storage, the types of hard drive technologies, and when data on the hard drive might be inaccessible to the operating system. Physical hard drives use one of two different technologies: magnetic platters or flash memory. File-Write Basics.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Specifically, we should have a basic understanding of how files are written to storage, the types of hard drive technologies, and when data on the hard drive might be inaccessible to the operating system. Physical hard drives use one of two different technologies: magnetic platters or flash memory. File-Write Basics.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, I’m going to be discussing all these things, as well as weaving in real customer stories from Intel to show you how you can masterfully manage technological change in turbulent times while simultaneously future proofing some of your business’ IT operations.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

We're joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks. We’re joined by Terry Dunlap the co-founder of ReFirm Labs to talk about why software supply chain risks are real -and growing. Terry is a former NSA employee who specializes in firmware security.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Experts believe Artificial intelligence (AI) could introduce new cybersecurity concerns, and that the upcoming 5G network could pose new risks as well. Information Risk Management (IRM) recently published its 2019 Risky Business Report. One tip that education brands should follow is to create a prioritized list of risks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

An attacker can trigger the flaw to gain remote code execution and conduct denial-of-service attacks under specific conditions, exposing operational technology (OT) environments to hacking. could put operational technology (OT) infrastructure at risk of attacks, such as remote code execution (RCE) and denial of service (DoS).”

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Detection and Prevention: Security professionals and organizations are developing technologies to detect and mitigate drone signal hijacking, including RF signal analysis and drone detection systems. Variety of Encryption Standards: Encryption standards used in RF technology can vary depending on the specific RF application.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

The contract will allow Eclypsium to conduct feasibility studies with the Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate how the company’s enterprise device security platform supports unprecedented device visibility, risk management, and threat detection.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And while cosmetic security measures are in place, security leaders have long warned that technologies produced by Chinese companies can be exploited by China’s government. Most analyzed brands (96.44% of the discovered cameras) force users to set passwords or generate unique default passwords on the newest models and firmware versions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare. Understaffing will increase the role of channel partners.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. but also applies to firmware that controls equipment such as hard drives, network routers, and security cameras. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Other vulnerabilities cannot be patched and will require coordination between IT, cybersecurity, and app developers to protect those exposed vulnerabilities with additional resources that mitigate, or reduce, the risk of exploitation. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Kubernetes instances, websites, applications, and more.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 30, 2021

“The breach was massive, customer data was at risk, access to customers’ devices deployed in corporations and homes around the world was at risk.” ” Ubiquiti has not responded to repeated requests for comment. ” In its Jan. 11 this year, now would be a good time to care of that.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2022

That may be because the patches were included in version 4 of the firmware for the EAS devices, and many older models apparently do not support the new software. “We also provided attribution for the researcher’s responsible disclosure, allowing us to rectify the matters before making any public statements.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Breaking news last week, the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Small Business Cybersecurity Act was signed into law. The bill will provide an avenue of resources and guidelines for small businesses to reduce their cybersecurity risks. Straight on the heels of Black Hat was DEF CON 26.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.] Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 17, 2023

Risk Level. A publicly available network may not always have the latest firmware, patch updates on its hardware, or have proper encryption enabled; therefore, if you connect to the network you may be exposing yourself to potential risks. What are the potential risks?” Category Awareness, Guides.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Connected devices and smart technology are pivotal to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector organizations, from optimizing critical infrastructure management to transforming remote education and smart city initiatives. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2022

“A potential security vulnerability in some Intel® Processors may allow information disclosure.Intel is releasing firmware updates to address this potential vulnerability.” However, systems relying on SGX to protect data from privileged attackers would be at risk, thus, have to be patched.”

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SC Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

A recent Microsoft Security Signals survey found that just 29% of companies have any budget allocated to protect firmware at all. The Security Signals research said that attacks on firmware increased five-fold in four years. Manufacturers should focus on identifying the risks within their devices using ground truth data.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

.< Threat modelling seeks to break down a product into constituent components and assets, identify potential attackers and their goals, develop attack paths, and then calculate and treat these risks. Deploy malicious firmware. Back to Table of contents▲ 1.2. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod. Target users via cloud APIs.

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NopSec

AUGUST 23, 2022

What a cybersecurity team is striving for is understanding and managing the risks their organization faces. If you pick it apart, you can see that risk is the result of vulnerabilities and threats. That’s how risk is assessed. But risk is not classified into a simple yes or no answer. The list of them is just the start.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Ellen has extensive experience in cybersecurity, and specifically, the understanding of IoT risk. This is a massive growth, as well as an equally substantial risk footprint. Digital identification would fulfill a critical element of attaining a zero trust architecture, especially important for industrial technology edge devices.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

In the case of Nvidia , the gang stole and leaked the credentials of more than 71,000 Nvidia employees, source code of Nvidia’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) AI rendering technology and information about six supposed unannounced GPUs. The Top Software Supply Chain Attacks: Code Signing at Risk. Related posts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

CyberPower is a prominent supplier of data center hardware and infrastructure solutions, with a specific focus on cutting-edge power protection technologies and effective power management systems. of PowerPanel Enterprise software and version 1.44.08042023 of the Dataprobe iBoot PDU firmware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The digital society is ever-expanding, and with that has come an ever-increasing risk of cyber attack. A further risk vector is becoming apparent through the smart home – more and more people are making their home a natural extension of the digital world, and placing a lot of reliance on the web and smart tech. Key principles.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. The Security Risks of IoT Devices Every piece of hardware and software that you use and is connected to the internet has the potential to be accessed by cybercriminals.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In an amendment to the EU’s 2014 Radio Equipment Directive (RED), the European Commission noted that as wireless devices, from mobile phones to fitness trackers to smart watches, become increasingly embedded into everyday consumer and business life, they also become a greater security risk. Also read: IoT Devices a Huge Risk to Enterprises.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This includes setting credentials and role-based access controls for the appropriate employees so they can view and configure the right technology. Check firmware, too. Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. Make sure every team member knows their job and when to perform it.

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Veracode Security

JULY 19, 2021

Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to enhance the security of the software supply chain. A black and white definition of critical software is an excellent first step in protecting the federal government from security risk. NIST states, “the definition applies to software of all forms (e.g.,

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