Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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Kali Linux

JUNE 12, 2025

Currently Kali Purple still follows NIST CSF (National Institute of Standards and Technology Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity), rather than MITRE D3FEND. Kali NetHunter Updates Smartwatch Wi-Fi Injection After 3 years, we are proud to introduce the first actual smartwatch that finally has wireless injection support !

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. The Clubhouse database “breach” is likely a non-breach. Here’s why. The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2024

The Flipper Zero is a portable device that can be used in penetration testing with a focus on wireless devices and access control systems. Flipper Zero made headlines in October because versions running third-party firmware could be used to crash iPhones running iOS 17 (since resolved in iOS 17.2).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). If implemented and configured properly, WPA2 is stronger and more resistant to potential attacks than predecessor technologies like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2018

Security researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology have found a high severity vulnerability affecting some Bluetooth implementations that could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker in physical proximity of two targeted devices to monitor and manipulate the traffic they exchange.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Qualcomm is a US-based chip maker that specializes in semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. Looking at the three vulnerabilities listed above it seems that someone has taken a good look at the initial connection and authentication routines inn the Qualcomm WLAN firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

ICS integrates multiple technologies to ensure continuous and efficient industrial operations. Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. NIST SP 800-82: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines focused on securing ICS environments.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the key benefits of the Orbi system is its use of mesh networking technology, which allows the satellite units to communicate with the main router and with each other to provide strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home or business. Netgear addressed the flaws with the release of the firmware version 4.6.14.3

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Last week’s vulnerability news highlighted major security problems that affect a wide range of technologies. The problem: D-Link’s DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point vulnerability known as “BouncyPufferfish” allows for unauthenticated remote code execution. The fix: LiteSpeed Technologies published version 6.5.0.1

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A poisoned payload is sent to the targeted device through a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, or LTE, and gets executed. It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user. Zero-click attacks don’t.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

CrowdStrike’s numbers highlight not only the threat to open-source technologies – see Log4j – but also from IoT devices, long a concern for enterprises as they become more connected and more intelligent. See also: EU to Force IoT, Wireless Device Makers to Improve Security. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

4, 2020, prohibits federal agencies from purchasing any IoT device that fails to meet minimum security standards, and mandates the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop, publish and update security standards and other related guidelines. And how do you vet those firmware updates?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The use of technology to help bridge this gap has been enormously helpful. Firstly, always keep software up to date – firmware included. Use higher level security protocols, like WAP2, on wireless networks. Consider the experience of people living with disabilities when it comes to the web.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Once the zero-click attack has successfully compromised the targeted device through a simple wireless connection such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, or LTE, NSO can spy on all a user’s activities, including emails, phone calls and text messages.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Additionally, FortiNAC can enforce company policies on device patching and firmware version.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

It was done, for instance, while upgrading a device, to check to make sure the firmware didn’t have any bugs and that all the necessary signatures were in place, where needed. DeSanto: When we’re asked to do a wireless penetration test , or a network penetration test, or a web vulnerability assessment, or whatever, that’s an engagement.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2022

2020 saw people rewriting key-fob firmware via Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology which uses radio frequencies and allows you to share data. Back in 2021, a zero-click exploit aided a drone in taking over the car’s entertainment system. In 2016, we had a brakes and doors issue.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

With a pair of both USB-A and USB-C ports, you can charge tablets, wireless earbuds, digital cameras, portable air purifiers, or even a laptop while you drive -- all funneled from one source. Update your car's multimedia unit firmware What is firmware? I love music as much as I love all tech wireless. Show more 3.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. CVE-2018-1000861 : A vulnerability in the Stapler web framework used by Jenkins (technology for continuous delivery) to handle HTTP requests allows attackers to use crafted URLs to invoke public methods fraudulently. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As key enablers of digital supply networks, IIoT technologies help to change the way that products are made and delivered, making factories more efficient, ensuring better safety for human operators, and, in some cases, saving millions of dollars. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

These new risks have created a dangerous security gap—new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface. IoT Business News has also published a list of four types of medical devices that are susceptible to hacking which include: wireless infusion pumps, implanted devices, smartpens, and vital sign monitors.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Deploy patches Add multi-factor authentication to security controls Upgrade or replace vulnerable IT Resource Isolate and protect vulnerable IT Resource (network segmentation, disconnect wireless access, etc.) The executive that signs should be senior enough that their signature will compel other departments to comply with the policy.]

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015. Cato Networks. Juniper Networks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Firmware attacks: Attackers target vulnerabilities in the simplified software that runs computer hard drives, printers, medical devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) devices to gain unauthorized access, control the devices, or use them as a launching pad for other attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

Perhaps the biggest challenge in securing IoT in financial services is knowing where the technology is being used and how. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Enabling the high volume of wireless payments and transactions. Related Posts. Top 10 Vulnerabilities that Make IoT Devices Insecure.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I'm not ashamed to say that the process of getting even the basics working absolutely did my head in as I waded through a sea of unfamiliar technologies, protocols and acronyms. Let's drill into all that and then go deeper into custom firmware and soldering too. Zigbee uses the IEEE 802.15.4

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It’s a firmware replacement designed to allow you to install it instead of the firmware that came with your router. Basically iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches use a protocol called Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL) to create mesh networks. See other zero-days Mayhem, a ForAllSecure fuzz testing technology, has found.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whether it's finding a bug, whether it's for analyzing malware, it's just more of a like a compiler, it dooleys technology. You just turn off every wireless interface on your device whatsoever because it was going to be atrocious. And dealing with technology has new constraints. It has a lot of applications.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Segmentation technologies require setting policies for each network, managing which traffic can move between subnets and decreasing lateral movement. Implement data loss prevention (DLP) technology and raise awareness of the potential for insider threats. Use secure connections for all wireless networks. Segmentation.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. Looking at the variable names inside the disposable data file and relevant code in the pump firmware led us to one key/value pair that specifies the “head volume” of the tube, which can be seen in the figure above.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I had the chance to discuss this at length with Thomas Rosteck , Division President of Connected Secure Systems (CSS) at Infineon Technologies. Wider availability of high-speed wireless networks, like 5G, and the continuing shift to robust cloud computing services, has helped, as well.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 8, 2022

And if that means a bad actor can create a wireless key for your new Tesla, that price is pretty steep. At CanSecWest 2022, researcher Martin Herfurt announced a new tool, TeslaKee.com , which he hopes prevents wireless key attacks from happening. As with most advances in automotive, this technology started at the higher end models.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

And so I was always kind of into you know, wireless stuff. It's always seems kind of magical, I guess to people, you know, wireless transmission and everything else and how it works. So nothing to do with electronics whatsoever other than we sell, you know, technology products, right, and cameras and things like that.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 2, 2022

The wireless village has been around for quite some time. There is other ones such as the car hacking village and stuff but so the the API says village started several years ago at DEF CON to bring education awareness and exposure to industrial control systems technology security. At that time, there was a few other ones.

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