Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2021

On deck this month are patches to quash a wormable flaw, a creepy wireless bug, and yet another reason to call for the death of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. ” Another curious bug fixed this month is CVE-2020-24587 , described as a “Windows Wireless Networking Information Disclosure Vulnerability.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The Kr00k vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-15126, could be exploited by nearby remote attackers to intercept and decrypt some wireless network packets transmitted over-the-air by a vulnerable device. “ after a disassociation occurs, data from the chip’s Tx buffer will be transmitted encrypted with the all-zero TK.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 25, 2018

The Wi-Fi Alliance officially launches its latest protocol, which offers new capabilities for personal, enterprise, and IoT wireless networks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Communication protocols and encryption A key security concern is the transmission of data over wireless networks. Many smart meters do not encrypt their data, making it vulnerable to interception. To mitigate these risks, utilities must implement strong encryption methods to secure data transmissions.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2020

“To establish an encrypted connection, two Bluetooth devices must pair with each other using a link key. It is possible for an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to impersonate a previously paired/bonded device and successfully authenticate without knowing the link key. The issue potentially impact over a billion of devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Encryption of audio and video- Most apps like ZOOM that are used to hold video conferences offer audio and video conferences with end-to-end encryption video conferencing. Authentication- Most conferencing platforms offer authentication feature such as One time passcodes as their 1st line of defense.

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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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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

To be sure, there are significant security improvements in 5G over 4G­in encryption, authentication, integrity protection, privacy, and network availability. Because of how it is designed, the system blurs the wireless portion of the network connecting phones with base stations and the core portion that routes data around the world.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

and that Wi-Fi or Radio Frequency (RF) signals used by drone platforms are properly encrypted against eavesdropping or manipulation. Dronesploit is dependent on Aircrack-ng being installed and fully functional in addition to having an appropriate wireless network adapter capable of sniffing wireless networks and performing packet injection.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2021

Researchers at the french intelligence agency ANSSI discovered multiple flaws in the Bluetooth Core and Mesh Profile specifications that could be used to impersonate legitimate devices during the pairing process and conduct man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks while within wireless range of vulnerable devices. through 5.2, through 5.2.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2019

Sierra Wireless is warning its customers that additional AiraLink router models are affected by critical vulnerabilities previously disclosed. At the end of April, experts at Cisco Talos group disclosed a dozen of vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless AirLink gateways and routers, including several serious flaws.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2019

The WiFi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3) protocol was launched in June 2018 to address all known security issues affecting the previous standards and mitigate wireless attacks such as the KRACK attacks and DEAUTH attacks. The Enterprise mode implements 192-bit encryption for networks that require extra security. .”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

One can go for wired (landline), wireless, or a combination of both. We believe devices with wireless cellular connectivity – or wireless in combination with fixed line – are the best option. connected security system , it’s important to consider the different connectivity technologies.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The [link] part of the address merely signifies that the data being transmitted back and forth between your browser and the site is encrypted and can’t be read by third parties. Postal Service , or their wireless phone provider and/or Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Look for the “https” in the website’s URL—it means there’s some level of encryption. Most browsers will alert you if a site isn’t secure.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2023

The researchers discovered that most of the medical infusion pumps that were purchased from secondary market services such as eBay were found to still contain wireless authentication data from the original medical organization that had deployed the devices. ” reads the analysis published by Rapid7. .

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NopSec

JULY 2, 2013

Wireless networks have always been a “no man’s land” in terms of security and appropriate configuration. Some of the most notorious security breaches (ie TJX) happened because the security configuration of the enterprise wireless access points was loose. A wireless client with improper encryption configured.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2019

A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2019-9506 and referred as Key Negotiation of Bluetooth ( KNOB ) attack could allow attackers to spy on encrypted connections. An attacker in close proximity to the victim’s device could trigger the vulnerability to intercept or manipulate encrypted Bluetooth traffic between two paired devices.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

No form of authentication is required for exploitation. CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution vulnerability. You will need to install the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app from the Microsoft Store onto a system connected to the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter.

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Google Security

MARCH 11, 2021

In order to validate our mitigations for the threats listed above, the lab looks at the following security functionality: Protected Communications (encryption of data-in-transit) - Cryptographic algorithms and transport protocols used to encrypt the Wi-Fi traffic and all other network operations and communications.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With these tools, all passwords for an account are stored in a unique, encrypted vault only accessible using a key that the individual user possesses. Multi-factor authentication. This solution offers true two-factor authentication and impressive encryption capabilities. True two-factor authentication. Travel Mode.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Qualcomm is a US-based chip maker that specializes in semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. Looking at the three vulnerabilities listed above it seems that someone has taken a good look at the initial connection and authentication routines inn the Qualcomm WLAN firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Aircrack-ng is the go-to tool for analysis and cracking of wireless networks. VeraCrypt is free, open source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. It creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. Encryption is automatic and is done in real time. John the Ripper.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Talos reported that these DNS hijacks also paved the way for the attackers to obtain SSL encryption certificates for the targeted domains (e.g. “Large organizations down to mom-and-pop entities are not paying attention to some very basic security practices, like multi-factor authentication. That’s the reality today.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. Wireless networks and websites Companies rely on wireless networks to connect endpoints , IoT devices and more. And wireless networks have become popular targets for cyber criminals. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

The expert explained that the attackers can set up a rogue WiFi access point and exploit wireless connection feature of the Canon EOS 80D DSLR cameras, another scenario sees attacker compromising the device through the PC it connects to. ” – Eyal Itkin. This means that he was able to craft a malicious update.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The compromised data included files containing AT&T records of calls and texts from cellular customers, wireless network customers, and landline customers between May 2022 and October 2022, and records from January 2, 2023, for a small number of customers.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CISA and the FBI consider Scattered Spider to be experts that use multiple social engineering techniques, especially phishing, push bombing, and SIM swap attacks, to obtain credentials, install remote access tools, and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Stop malicious encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1) 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2019

The flaws affect the Conexus Radio Frequency Telemetry Protocol used by Medtronic defibrillators to enable wireless connections to implanted devices over the air using radio-waves. The first flaw is an IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL ( CVE-2019-6538 ), the Conexus telemetry protocol does not implement authentication or authorization.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

CVE-2021-33885 – Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CVSS 9.7) CVE-2021-33882 – Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVSS 8.2) An attacker doesn’t need any authentication to conduct the attack. CVE-2021-33883 – Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVSS 7.1)

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. As phishing adoption has grown, multi-factor authentication has become a particular focus for attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 21, 2023

Each device relies on wireless data transmission to relay collected data back to the patient’s phone or other monitoring tool. Unfortunately, wireless data is notoriously vulnerable to hacks and exploits. First, it encrypts sensitive data transmission between medical devices and any host system. The result?

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