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Undocumented hidden feature found in Espressif ESP32 microchip

Security Affairs

The experts warn that a hidden feature poses a security risk for millions of IoT devices. “Tarlogic Securityhas detected a hidden functionality that can be used as a backdoor in the ESP32, a microcontroller that enables WiFi and Bluetooth connection and is present inmillions of mass-market IoT devices.”

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Overview of IoT threats in 2023

SecureList

IoT devices (routers, cameras, NAS boxes, and smart home components) multiply every year. The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. Telnet, the overwhelmingly popular unencrypted IoT text protocol, is the main target of brute-forcing.

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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road

The Last Watchdog

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. When it comes to IoT, we must arrive at specific rules of the road if we are to tap into the full potential of smart cities, autonomous transportation and advanced healthcare.

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A new Mirai botnet variant targets DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs

Security Affairs

. “Using a Mirai malware variant that incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms, it has been seen compromising vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the wild, such as the DigiEver DVR, and TP-Link devices through CVE-2023-1389.” in newer ones. ” concludes the report.

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Experts warn of a vulnerability affecting Bosch BCC100 Thermostat

Security Affairs

The researchers discovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-49722 (CVSS score: 8.3), that can be exploited by an attacker on the same network to replace the device firmware with a rogue version. The vulnerability was reported to the vendor in August 2023 and was addressed by the vendor in November 2023.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2023

SecureList

We polled our experts from the GReAT team and have gathered a small number of key insights about what APT actors are likely to focus on in 2023. In both cases, we described new UEFI firmware bootkits that managed to propagate malicious components from the deepest layers of the machine up to Windows’ user-land.

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InfectedSlurs botnet targets QNAP VioStor NVR vulnerability

Security Affairs

The researchers discovered the botnet in October 2023, but they believe it has been active since at least 2022. The experts reported the two vulnerabilities to the respective vendors, but they plan to release the fixes in December 2023. and earlier. The vulnerability affects VioStor NVR Versions 5.0.0 and earlier (5.0.0

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