Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2021

The My Book Live and My Book Live Duo devices received its final firmware update in 2015. ” Western Digital’s brief advisory includes a link to an entry in the National Vulnerability Database for CVE-2018-18472. Examine the CVE attached to this flaw and you’ll notice it was issued in 2018.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

The threat actors are actively exploiting the following vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS: CVE-2018-13379 ; CVE-2020-12812 ; CVE-2019-5591. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. . Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. •

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Announced in 2018 by the Wi-Fi Alliance, WPA3 simplifies the process of configuring devices with little to no display interface — such as IoT devices— by introducing Wi-Fi Easy Connect. Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

They changed their tactics in 2018 and started using ransomware in the form of Ryuk. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. While the design of a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) overcame BIOS limitations, both components critical to computer operation are an increasing target.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware. Deploy malicious firmware. link] [link] Have a software/firmware update mechanism. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more. For other SecureEdge components, Barracuda offers two levels of support: enhanced and premium.

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