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China-linked APT BlackTech was spotted hiding in Cisco router firmware

Security Affairs

US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries.

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New iLOBleed Rootkit, the first time ever that malware targets iLO firmware

Security Affairs

A previously unknown rootkit, dubbed iLOBleed, was used in attacks aimed at HP Enterprise servers that wiped data off the infected systems. The Integrated Lights-Out is a proprietary embedded server management technology from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise which provides out-of-band management facilities. ” continues the report.

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Android TV box on Amazon came pre-installed with malware

Bleeping Computer

A Canadian system administrator discovered that an Android TV box purchased from Amazon was pre-loaded with persistent, sophisticated malware baked into its firmware. [.].

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Ransomware Detection at Chip Level? Yes, Says Intel

SecureWorld News

This is possible, the company says, because of improvements to its Hardware Shield product and more powerful Threat Detection Technology (TDT). Intel's Hardware Shield and Threat Detection Technology. Dynamically launching the OS and hypervisor in an Intel® hardware–secured code environment inaccessible from firmware.

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Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing

Security Boulevard

IIoT transforms traditional, linear manufacturing supply chains into dynamic, interconnected systems that can more readily incorporate ecosystem partners. With this unique identity in place, IT system administrators can track each device throughout its lifecycle, communicate securely with it, and prevent it from executing harmful processes.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind, and use multifactor authentication. CISA strongly recommends updating all software as soon as possible.

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Automated Patch Management: Definition, Tools & How It Works

eSecurity Planet

Automated patch management can help prevent security breaches by automatically identifying, downloading, testing, and delivering software and firmware updates to devices and applications through the use of specialized software tools. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact.