Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Cyclops Blink is believed to be a replacement for the VPNFilter botnet, which was first exposed in 2018 and at the time was composed of more than 500,000 compromised routers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. According to WatchGuard , Cyclops Blink may have affected roughly 1% of all active WatchGuard firewall appliances.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

. “Obviously, these counts only represent devices that are not firewalled and allow direct querying over the IPv4 Internet.” This info includes printer names, locations, models, firmware versions, organization names, and even WiFi network names. . ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Additionally, no firewall rules, port forwarding rules, or DDNS setup are required on the router, which makes this option convenient also for non-tech-savvy users.” The “P2P Cloud” feature bypasses firewalls and effectively allows remote connections into private networks. ” reads the report published by SEC Consult. !

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The BLEEDINGBIT vulnerabilities affect several Texas Instruments chips, the CVE-2018-16986 flaw affects CC2640 and CC2650 chips running BLE-STACK 2.2.1 “The security vulnerability for CVE-2018-16986 is present in these TI chips when scanning is used (e.g. to address the CVE-2018-16986 flaw. or earlier.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Example of available open printers on a single IoT search engine (Shodan.io): As we can see, many users and organizations still use internet-connected devices without thinking about security, installing firmware updates, or taking into account the implications of leaving their devices publicly accessible. Use a firewall.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Both the vulnerabilities (dubbed CVE-2018-18472 and CVE-2018-18471) remain unpatched at the time of this publication. CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . The company provides a firmware with a web interface that mainly uses PHP as a serverside language.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Securing and attacking Modbus has therefore been a topic for years, and it was first in 2018 that the Modbus Security protocol (MSP) was published, nearly 40 years after the initial introduction of Modbus. To help mitigate this issue, the Modbus Security Protocol was developed and released in 2018.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. CVE-2018-10561, CVE-2018-10562. CVE-2018-10088. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2, Affected products include: NAS326 before firmware V5.21(AAZF.7)C0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

OT systems often come as closed systems with firmware and software installed by a supplier. In practice, however, air-gapping an OT system or firewalling its protected network is only the beginning of hardening its overall security. They are often unknown and dynamic, and, with OT systems firewalls dissolving, coming from more places.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

And at Black Hat USA 2018 , the company unveiled a new CyberFlood functionality that makes it possible for an enterprise to emulate a real-world attack in a live environment. For instance, they might want to test new signatures published by their firewall vendor, before pushing it out, to make sure there are no regression issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE product builds off the well established Barracuda security products (firewalls, gateways, email security, and more) that already protect so many global companies. Barracuda once traded publicly on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CUDA, but as of 2018 has been taken private by Thoma Bravo.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2018

The researchers found Bleichenbacher oracles in the IKEv1 implementations of Cisco (CVE-2018-0131), Huawei (CVE2017-17305), Clavister (CVE-2018-8753), and ZyXEL (CVE-2018-9129). According to the Huawei’s advisory , its firewall products are affected by the flaw.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

” In April 2018, Akamai reported that threat actors compromised 65,000 home routers by exploiting vulnerabilities in Universal Plug’N’Play (UPnP) , experts tracked the botnet as UPnProxy. In December 2018 the company provided an update to its initial analysis revealing a disconcerting scenario, UPnProxy is still up and running.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Already a leading SD-WAN pick, the HPE subsidiary boosted its market position with acquisitions of security vendor Cape Networks in 2018 and WAN specialist Silver Peak Systems in 2020. EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Cato Edge SD-WAN and SASE.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

and Tenable, which went public in 2018 with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. has also attracted a powerful and growing flow of venture capital to the region – about $1 Billion in 2018 and growing at an incredible pace. Two notable examples are Sourcefire, acquired by Cisco for $2.7B

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

“The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet.” The malware leverages the firmware update process to achieve persistence. ” reads the press release published by DoJ. ” reads the DoJ.

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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. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

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. Current Target: VBOS. Gateway Compromise.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. SQL Injection.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

Maintain minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Install security and firmware upgrades from vendors, as soon as possible. 2830690: ETPRO EXPLOIT GPON Authentication Bypass Attempt (CVE-2018-10561). 2831296: ETPRO EXPLOIT XiongMai uc-httpd RCE (CVE-2018-10088).

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited? Vulnerabilities in RF technology often encompass various weaknesses and security gaps within the firmware and software used in RF devices. Keeping firmware up to date is essential for security.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Educational institutions are recommended to use anti-DDoS solutions and strong firewall settings, and partner up with ISPs. Gaming platforms didn’t escape cybercriminal attention either.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product U.S.

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