Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The encryption system implemented by popular solid-state drives (SSDs) is affected by critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a local attacker to decrypt data. “We have analyzed the hardware full-disk encryption of several SSDs by reverse engineering their firmware.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ubiquiti , a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders, security cameras and access control systems, is urging customers to change their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication. In an email sent to customers today, Ubiquiti Inc.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context. Is a MIPS Linux firmware.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Netgear N300 MIPS firmware image. What's Special about Firmware? Fuzzing firmware presents a specific set of challenges that are not often present together in other targets. In this post, we will cover how to deal with each one of these challenges in the firmware fuzzing context. Is a MIPS Linux firmware.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Encryption: End-to-end encryption isn’t enabled by default for doorbells but should be activated. Privacy and Passwords: Two-step verification is done by default, but multi-factor authentication (MFA) is recommended. Encryption: What’s the deal? Who is Ring? SimpliSafe staff can access footage for monitoring.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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SecureList

JUNE 11, 2024

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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

An attacker with access to the dispenser controller’s USB port can install an outdated or modified firmware version to bypass the encryption and make cash withdrawals. An attacker without encryption keys cannot withdraw money. Wincor is currently owned by ATM manufacturer giant Diebold Nixdorf. score of 6.8.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2022

Manufacturers need a scalable solution to address concerns like authentication, data encryption, and the integrity of firmware on connected devices. Security in IoT devices has lagged behind their production. The post Securing the IoT at Scale: How PKI Can Help appeared first on Keyfactor.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Researchers discovered multiple high-risk vulnerabilities affecting the latest firmware version for the Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 router. Researchers from Tenable have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the latest firmware version (version 1.0.4.120) of the popular Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 WiFi router. ” states Tenable.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

The CVE-2019-0090 vulnerability affects the firmware running on the ROM of the Intel’s Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME). Intel CSME is responsible for initial authentication of Intel-based systems by loading and verifying all other firmware for modern platforms.” x, SPS_E3_05.00.04.027.0. .

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for private communications.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

But depending on what code and data the hackers got access to, the worst-case scenario is that cyber criminals could create malicious firmware — and signed certificates to vouch for its authenticity. As one Slashdot commenter put it , “Everyone should assume that firmware on WD drives cannot be trusted at this point.”

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. Requirements also included that the firmware was to be signed by the manufacturer and verified by the pacemaker.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2020

The backdoor accounts in the firmware of 29 FTTH Optical Line Termination (OLT) devices from popular vendor C-Data. The security duo, composed of Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres, disclosed seven vulnerabilities in the firmware of FTTH OLT devices manufactured by C-Data. ” reads the analysis published by the experts.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Countermeasures: To prevent drone signal hijacking, drone manufacturers and operators can implement encryption and authentication mechanisms for RF communication. What encryption standards are currently implemented for your RF communications, and how do they compare to the latest industry-recommended protocols, such as WPA3 for Wi-Fi?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Security Solutions ICS systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, so security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols, are vital to protect these critical infrastructures from unauthorized access and malicious activities. MFA adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2024

and FIPS 140-3 josh.pearson@t… Thu, 06/27/2024 - 00:42 Encryption Shaun Chen | AVP - Sales Engineering, APAC More About This Author > Imagine a world where hackers could easily crack the encryption protecting your most sensitive information. Future-Proof Your Crypto Strategy for the Post-Quantum Age: Insights from CNSA 2.0

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Despite increasing OS, firmware and hardware protections, enterprise systems and remote DMA-enabled networks such as cloud environments continue to be vulnerable to DMA attacks. Malware that has already compromised a system could modify firmware to gain privileges within the system via DMA. What is DMA?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & factories in the world. So, the question of unauthorized backdoors being present on any of its devices gets eliminated.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Searching online the expert first found an encrypted firmware, he found on a forum a Portable ROM Dumper , (a custom firmware update file that once loaded, dumps the memory of the camera into the SD Card) that allowed him to dump the camera’s firmware and load it into his disassembler (IDA Pro). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Researchers at firmware security firm Eclypsium discovered multiple vulnerabilities referred as USBAnywhere that could be exploited to potentially allow an attacker to take over the baseboard management controller (BMC) for three different models of Supermicro server boards: the X9, X10, and X11. ” reads the post published by Eclypsium.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

The same rings true for encryption and authentication. Asymmetric encryption may require too much processing power for certain devices, making symmetric keys the only option. Over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware updates must be delivered securely and effectively. weak cryptography, software bugs, malware, etc.).

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Then the hunt for valuable data and the preparation for the encryption process begins. This means they steal data as well as encrypting systems and then threaten to publish the stolen data on their Dark Web leak site. Stop malicious encryption. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The attackers encrypted and stole data from 210 victims in major businesses, threatening data leaks if ransoms weren’t paid. Companies should improve security by deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR), limiting remote access, and utilizing multi-factor authentication. All impacted models must be updated to version 7.00

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert to warn that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives. Mamba ransomware is one of the first malware that encrypted hard drives rather than files that was detected in public attacks. ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

The findings of the study reveal a number of serious security issues, including the use of hard-coded credentials, and an insecure firmware update process. We later managed to extract the firmware from the EEPROM for further static reverse engineering. Further hardware analysis of the circuit board helped us identify chips.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

.” The vulnerabilities impact all embedded and IoT devices that use the Realtek RTL8710C module, they could be exploited only by attackers on the same Wi-Fi network or know the network’s pre-shared key (PSK) used to authenticate wireless clients on local area networks. ” continues the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience. Proper home router practices , such as enabling encryption settings and providing strong default admin passwords, will dramatically improve network security.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

More recent firmware versions had Telnet access and debug port (9527/ tcp ) disabled by default, but they had open port 9530/ tcp that could be exploited by attackers to send a special command to start telnet daemon and enable shell access with a static password ([ 1 ], [ 2 ], [ 3 ]). This is a subject of actual disclosure.”

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

DNS Encryption: DoH vs. DoT. To combat DNS attacks, major companies such as Google have pushed forward DNS encryption over TLS (DoT) or HTTPS (DoH). Fortunately, encryption can harden access to DNS messages. DNS encryption over TLS has been introduced to embed messages in secure channels. Protecting DNS with DNSCrypt.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

CGI password logger This installs a fake version of the device admin login page, logging successful authentications and passing them to the legitimate login page. These are encrypted with the actor’s public key and sent to their infrastructure over HTTPS. .”

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