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APRIL 16, 2025

Doctor Web warns that the attackers gained access to the supply chain of a number of Chinese manufacturers of Android-based smartphones. A third of the models listed below are manufactured under the SHOWJI brand.“ The kits analyzed by the company are commercialized by many manufacturers including Huawei, Lenovo and Xiaomi.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

QNAP addressed the second zero-day vulnerability demonstrated by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024. Taiwanese manufacturer QNAP patched the second zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50387 , which was exploited by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024.

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MARCH 9, 2025

Experts discovered an undocumented hidden feature in the ESP32 microchip manufactured by Espressif, which is used in over 1 billion devices. At the RootedCON , researchers at Tarlogic Innovation presented their findings on undocumented commands in the ESP32 microchip designed by the Chinese manufacturer Espressif.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Linus Larsson , the journalist who broke the story, says the hacked material was uploaded to a public server during the second half of September, and it is not known how many people may have gained access to it. The REvil actor claimed that on average roughly one in three of its victims agrees to pay an extortion fee.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Trend Micro spotted an allegedly China-linked threat actor, tracked TIDRONE, targeting drone manufacturers in Taiwan. The attacks were detected in Taiwan and mostly targeted military-related industries, specifically the manufacturer of drones. “we investigated TIDRONE , a threat actor linked to Chinese-speaking groups.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Security researcher Rick de Jager demonstrated the vulner ability, called RISK:STATION by cybersecurity firm Midnight Blue, at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 hacking contest. Midnight Blue took 3rd at Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 , the team demonstrated five zero-day flaws in routers, printers, security cameras, and NAS devices.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Sarcoma ransomware group announced a breach of the Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing giant Unimicron. The Sarcoma ransomware group claims to have breached Taiwanese PCB manufacturer Unimicron, leaked sample files, and threatened a full data release if no ransom is paid by Tuesday, February 20, 2025.

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APRIL 13, 2025

. “During the half-day meeting in Geneva, Wang Lei, a top cyber official with Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, indicated that the infrastructure hacks resulted from the U.S.s “Wang or the other Chinese officials didnt directly state that China was responsible for the hacking, the U.S. ” states the WSJ.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Semikron, a German-based independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components, suffered a ransomware cyberattck. The company is investigating the security breach with the help of external cyber security and forensic experts. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Semikron ). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Hackers posted data stolen from manufacturer of business jets Bombardier on Clop ransomware leak site following alleged FTA hack. Bombardier pointed out that manufacturing and customer support operations have not been impacted. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

. “XE Group transitioned from credit card skimming to targeted information theft, marking a significant shift in their operational priorities.Their attacks now target supply chains in the manufacturing and distribution sectors, leveraging new vulnerabilities and advanced tactics.”

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

. “The incident has caused disruptions and limitation of access to certain of the Company’s information systems and business applications supporting aspects of the Company’s operations and corporate functions, including financial and operating reporting systems.”

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MARCH 23, 2021

Sierra Wireless is a Canadian multinational wireless communications equipment designer and manufacturer headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Sierra Wireless announced it has halted its production at manufacturing facilities due to the ransomware attack, it is currently working to restart the production “soon.”.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The BlackByte ransomware group claims to have compromised Asahi Group Holdings, a precision metal manufacturing and metal solution provider. Early October, researchers from Sophos warned that BlackByte ransomware operators are using a bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) attack to bypass security products. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The vulnerabilities impact NDI-enabled pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras from multiple manufacturers. used in PTZOptics, Multicam Systems SAS, and SMTAV Corporation devices based on Hisilicon Hi3516A V600 SoC V60, V61, and V63 should take immediate action to patch the discovered vulnerabilities and secure their systems. concludes the report.

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JUNE 4, 2025

Cartier ( @Cartier ) has confirmed unauthorized access to its systems, compromising sensitive customer information. Cartier designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry, watches, leather goods, and accessories. Due to the data involved, the company warns customers to stay alert for unsolicited or suspicious communications.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Nordex Group, one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was hit by a cyberattack that forced the company to shut down part of its infrastructure. Nordex Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was the victim of a cyberattack that forced the company to take down multiple systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking, ransomware attack)

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari confirmed the availability of internal documents online, but said it has no evidence of cyber attack. Documents belonging to the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari are circulating online, the company confirmed their authenticity stating it is not aware of cyber attacks.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Ransomware group Hunters International claims to have hacked Tata Technologies, threatening to leak 1.4 The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. TB of stolen data. The group claims the theft of 1.4

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Motel One ) The post ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One appeared first on Security Affairs. the fashion giant Moncler , the Swissport , NCR , and Western Digital.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked Abdali Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital located in Jordan. pic.twitter.com/6uHMDcNhTC — Dominic Alvieri (@AlvieriD) December 26, 2023 The group published images of stolen documents as proof of the hack. Abdali Hospital provides care to patients in numerous specialties.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked the Chinese state-owned energy conglomerate China Energy Engineering Corporation. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Hardware manufacturers do not always issue patches for retired devices, and the manufacturer itself may sometimes be defunct. Therefore, in circumstances in which security patches are unavailable and unlikely to come, we recommend upgrading vulnerable devices to a newer model.” ” concludes the report.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Black Basta ransomware gang claims the hack of the car maker Hyundai Motor Europe and the theft of three terabytes of their data. In December 2019, German media reported that hackers suspected to be members of the Vietnam-linked APT Ocean Lotus ( APT32 ) group breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai.

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MAY 1, 2025

The financially-motivated group targeted organizations in the media, tourism, finance, insurance, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, biotechnology and retail sectors. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,malware)

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JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. TSMC) factories , the plants where Apple was producing its devices.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London and added it to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. King Edward VII’s Hospital in London has been breached by Rhysida Ransomware.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. The crooks targeted keyless vehicles manufactured by two French car manufacturers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, key fobs). ” reads the press release published by Europol.

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MAY 16, 2021

As proof of the hack, the group published several ID cards, personal documents, contracts, and a screenshot of the folders containing stolen data. The group also announced to have hacked the Asian branch of Axa and stole three terabytes of data. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Avaddon). Pierluigi Paganini.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The LockBit ransomware group claimed to have hacked the multinational automotive group Continental and threatens to leak stolen data. LockBit ransomware gang announced to have hacked the German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company Continental. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Lockbit). Pierluigi Paganini.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Snatch ransomware group announced it had hacked the food giant Kraft Heinz, the company is investigating the claims. Kraft Heinz is an American food company, it is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers globally. In October 2022, the Snatch ransomware group claimed to have hacked the French company HENSOLDT France.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox Company announced that it has taken some systems offline in response to a cyberattack. The Clorox Company is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and marketing of various household and professional cleaning, health, and personal care products.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ukraine’s intelligence service announced the hack of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, ‘Rosaviatsia.’ ’ Ukraine’s intelligence service announced they have hacked Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, ‘Rosaviatsia.’ ” reads the announcement. ” reads the announcement.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021

. “The FBI has identified, as of early November 2021 that Cuba ransomware actors have compromised at least 49 entities in five critical infrastructure sectors, including but not limited to the financial, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology sectors.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bootkitty exploits LogoFAIL via tampered BMP files to inject shellcode, bypass Secure Boot, and target specific devices from different manufacturers, including Acer, HP, Fujitsu, and Lenovo. Despite a security patch was released, several devices are still vulnerable. ” reads the report. ” concludes the report.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Researchers demonstrated how crooks could hack Diebold Nixdorf’s Wincor Cineo ATMs to bypass black-box attack protections and withdraw cash. The vulnerabilities discovered by the security duo impacts the Wincor Cineo ATMs with the RM3 and CMD-V5 dispensers. Wincor is currently owned by ATM manufacturer giant Diebold Nixdorf.

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