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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. Let's got through the options: Firmware Patching I'll start with the devices themselves and pose a question to you: can you remember the last time you patched the firmware in your light globes? Or vibrator.

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Intel investigates security breach after the leak of 20GB of internal documents

Security Affairs

The stolen data includes source code and developer documents and tools, some documents are labeled as “confidential” or “restricted secret.” ” The hackers shared the documents on the file-sharing site MEGA. ” reported ZDNet. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data leak).

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Experts found 15 flaws in Netgear JGS516PE switch, including a critical RCE

Security Affairs

Netgear has released security and firmware updates for its JGS516PE Ethernet switch to address 15 vulnerabilities, including a critica remote code execution issue. “The switch internal management web application in firmware versions prior to 2.6.0.43 ” reads the advisory published by NCC Group.”

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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

But according to an in-depth analysis shared with KrebsOnSecurity by security researcher Paul Marrapese , iLnkP2P devices offer no authentication or encryption and can be easily enumerated, allowing potential attackers to establish a direct connection to these devices while bypassing any firewall restrictions.

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Chip maker giant AMD investigates a data breach

Security Affairs

The allegedly stolen data includes information on future products, datasheets, employee and customer databases, property files, firmware, source code, and financial documentation. It’s unclear if the data is authentic and which it the source.

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QR code SQL injection and other vulnerabilities in a popular biometric terminal

SecureList

Second, terminals can be connected to other scanners, such as electronic pass readers, or support other authentication methods using built-in hardware. External appearance of the device The device has several physical interfaces, supporting four authentication methods: biometric (facial recognition), password, electronic pass, and QR code.

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MY TAKE: ‘Digital trust’ has a huge role to play mitigating cybersecurity threats, going forward

The Last Watchdog

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Protocols and policies setting new parameters for trusted connections are being hammered out and advanced encryption, authentication and data protection solutions are being ramped up. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures.