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A new Mirai botnet variant targets TP-Link Archer A21

Security Affairs

In March, TP-Link released a firmware update to address multiple issues, including this vulnerability. ” The Mirai botnet is exploiting the issue to gain access to the device and downloads the malicious payload for the targeted architecture. The vulnerability was first reported to ZDI during the Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 event.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Why It Matters Network segmentation is a powerful approach for mitigating potential threats and ensuring a safe, well-organized network architecture. Automate Patches and Updates Ensure strong network security by automating regular updates of firewall firmware and installing security patches as soon as they become available.

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Kali Linux 2024.3 Release (Multiple transitions)

Kali Linux

additionally due to the new firmware in use on it, if you use an A2 rated microSD card, you should see 2-3x speedup of random access Pinebook kernel has been reverted back to a 6.1 amd64 NOTE: The output of uname -r may be different depending on the system architecture. Here they are: Bulgaria : mirror.telepoint.bg

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BSides Cheltenham 2023 – Stephen – All Your Firmwares Are Belong To Us: A Guide To Successful Acquisition

Security Boulevard

Permalink The post BSides Cheltenham 2023 – Stephen – All Your Firmwares Are Belong To Us: A Guide To Successful Acquisition appeared first on Security Boulevard. Many thanks to BSides Cheltenham for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Cheltenham 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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What Is Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security?

eSecurity Planet

Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware Manipulation Attackers can manipulate firmware in ICS components, such as controllers and sensors, by inserting malicious code to compromise operations. Every access request is verified, reducing the risk of internal vulnerabilities.

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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Security Boulevard

Connected devices and smart technology are pivotal to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector organizations, from optimizing critical infrastructure management to transforming remote education and smart city initiatives. The education sector experienced a staggering 961% increase in IoT malware attacks.

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Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

Security Boulevard

I agree with Microsoft on this one, 'Zero Trust' architectures is the future in securing enterprises, to force a "trust but verify" approach on all users and devices which connect with the organisation's private infrastructure, IT systems, and data. . SonicWall issues Firmware Patch after Attackers Exploited Critical Bugs.