Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

also adds Supplemental and Environmental safety measurements and values relevant to operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) contexts. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning with a list.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2023

The post Yes, You CAN Steal This Car — by Opening the Fender appeared first on Security Boulevard. CAN You Not? Toyota RAV4 and many others vulnerable to CAN bus injection attack. Cars need zero-trust too.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Microsoft Repeatedly Burned in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS appeared first on Security Boulevard. Unlucky number: Time and again this month, “Russian” hackers bring down Microsoft clouds.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Best of 2023: Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

The post Contec SolarView: Critical Bug Unpatched After 14 MONTHS appeared first on Security Boulevard. PV OT: VPN PDQ! CVSS known since May 2022—but still exploitable on 400+ net-connected OT/ICS/SCADA systems.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The post OpenSSL ‘CRITICAL’ Bug — Sky Falling — Patch Hits 11/1 appeared first on Security Boulevard. OpenSSL has a new ‘critical’ bug. But it’s a secret until next month.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This push by threat groups to get the necessary information to sign into systems is seen in a number of areas, The post Identity-Based Attacks Grow While Ransomware Declines: IBM X-Force appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2022

The post MiCODUS Car Trackers are SUPER Vulnerable and Dangerous appeared first on Security Boulevard. An add-on vehicle tracker is incredibly insecure—to the point it’s dangerous to use. The MV720 and other products sold by MiCODUS are full of easily exploited bugs.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Micro$oft Window$ E$U: From October 2025, Microsoft will start charging for security updates to Windows 10. You Must PAY for Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Use Windows 10?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

and UK Ban More Chinese Kit as Xi’s Grip Weakens appeared first on Security Boulevard. Two key members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have made further moves to stop Chinese equipment imports. The post U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 26, 2023

The post ALERT: Google Wants to DRM your OS for ‘Web Environment Integrity’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. We will kill WEI: A thinly veiled attempt to track you and make more ad money.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

The post Tesla Fails Yet Again: Hackers can Steal Cars via NFC appeared first on Security Boulevard. Tesla Models 3 and Y can be unlocked and stolen via a bug in their NFC software. Two separate research groups found this new bug at around the same time.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The post NSA’s Plea: Stop Using C and C++ (Because You’re Idiots) appeared first on Security Boulevard. The C and C++ languages are unsafe. Instead, the NSA would like devs to use memory-safe languages—such as Rust.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The post Red Cross Wants Shielding from Hacks via Digital Emblem appeared first on Security Boulevard. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is proposing a digital version of its eponymous logo.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2022

The post ‘Crypto Bug of the Year’ Fixed — Update Java NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard. A ridiculously dumb flaw in Java’s signature checking code is patched. This isn’t some crufty legacy Sun code, but actual garbage Oracle sloppiness that’s causing IT people to chase their tails yet again.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

The post Putin’s ‘Victory Parade’ TV Show Hacked: ‘Blood on Your Hands’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ukrainian hackers and their friends continue to pummel Russian computers. Hundreds of millions of documents” are being leaked. And today, Putin’s famous Victory Parade has been marred by hackers.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The post Alleged Russian RSOCKS Hacker: ‘Send Me to US’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. The supposed owner of RSOCKS—a huge illegal botnet—wants to be extradited to the U.S. He claims to have info authorities here will want to hear.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

The post R.I.P. Kevin Mitnick, 1963–2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Kevin is Free: Hackers’ hacker dies, aged 59.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The post Russia ‘Plans’ HUGE Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Ukrainian government has warned that Russia is planning a massive attack against the critical infrastructure of Ukraine and of its allies.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

The post Russian Hackers Declare War on Lithuania — Killnet DDoS Panic appeared first on Security Boulevard. NATO member Lithuania is under attack from Russian hacking group Killnet. It raises serious concerns over Russia’s use of cyber warfare against NATO states.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2021

The post Great Firewall Ready to Unleash ‘Gigantic’ DDoS—so are Other Middleboxes appeared first on Security Boulevard. Researchers have disclosed a nasty new way for bad people to mess up the internet for the rest of us.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2022

The post US Helped Ukraine With Infosec—Story is ‘Dangerous Arrogance’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Mainstream media has been full of stories about how the U.S. cleverly anticipated the Russian invasion of Ukraine and skilfully helped the country shore up its defences against Russian hacking.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The post Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. If Russia launches cyberattacks on the U.S. or on NATO allies, it risks being hacked back. This warning comes from Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2022

The Open Source Security Foundation and Linux Foundation have a plan to fix our broken software supply chains. The post Do You Want Secure Supply Chains? SHOW ME THE MONEY appeared first on Security Boulevard. Benjamins needed.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2021

The post Is Automation the Answer to Security Fears? Technological advances have revolutionized our lifestyles, but they have yet to eliminate one of our most primal fears. While we enjoy the fruits of our online existence, we still live under the constant concern that our personal data will be compromised and fall into the hands of others.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The post Linux Fixes 5 Gaping Holes in Wi-Fi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Linux’s Wi-Fi code has some *nasty* bugs, which can be exploited simply by being near an attacker. They’re caused by our old friend: Memory-unsafe C code.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

appeared first on Security Boulevard. NEW Cooperative got hacked by BlackMatter ransomware scrotes. The post ‘Russian’ Ransom Gang Targets Big Agri Co-op—Food Shortages Ahoy?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2021

The post SHOCKER: Senate Says Security Sucks—Still appeared first on Security Boulevard. A Senate committee graded cybersecurity as poor among eight big agency departments. Not much has changed since the last report.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2022

The post Ukraine Beats Russia in Cyberwarfare — at ‘Unprecedented Scale’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Russia is attacking Ukraine with cyberattacks and psyops. But the scale is pathetic and Ukraine is fighting back—hard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2022

The post Lapsus$ Strikes Again—190GB Samsung Data Release by Nvidia Hackers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Samsung Electronics has confidential data stolen and leaked by ransomware scrotes—190 GB of it.

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