Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

A new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-0090 , affects all Intel chips that could allow attackers to bypass every hardware-enabled security technology. Security experts from Positive Technologies warn of a new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-0090, that affects all Intel processors that were released in the past 5 years.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

Since its emergence in 2021, Medusa has targeted over 300 victims across various critical infrastructure sectors, including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing. What is Medusa ransomware?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With devices needing SIMs to authenticate them for mobile networks, advances in SIM technology will be critical f or the expansion of the connected world in years to come. . The integrated SIM (iSIM) provides a secure way of authenticating devices with the same security and convenience as the eSIM. ThalesDigiSec ! .

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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. Trust under siege.

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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. Technological limitations: some biometric identification methods (such as face recognition) can be less efficient under low light conditions, when the subject is wearing a mask, etc.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Positive Technologies researchers Vladimir Kononovich and Alexey Stennikov have discovered security flaws Wincor Cineo ATMs that could be exploited to bypass Black-Box attack protections and withdraw cash. ” explained Vladimir Kononovich, Senior Specialist of ICS Security at Positive Technologies. Both issues received a CVSSv3.0

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Keep your firmware and software updated. Turn on automatic updates, install updates from the operating system when you’re asked to, and make a regular habit of updating everything in your technology ecosystem. Enable two-factor authentication on all critical accounts. Everything. Setting up Google 2FA.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Machine identities are divvied out as digital certificates issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) — vendors that diligently verify the authenticity of websites. These certificates leverage something called the public key infrastructure ( PKI ), a framework for encrypting data and authenticating the machines talking to each other.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

A new research project has uncovered 56 vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) devices from 10 different vendors, all of which stem from insecurely designed or implemented functionality rather than programming errors.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” The three critical issues fixed by the chipmaker are: Public ID Security Rating CVSS Rating Technology Area Date Reported CVE-2023-24855 Critical Critical (CVSS Score 9.8) WLAN Firmware Internal CVE-2023-24855 : Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in Modem. CVE-2023-28540 : Improper Authentication in Data Modem.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“we disclose BrakTooth, a family of new security vulnerabilities in commercial BT stacks that range from denial of service (DoS) via firmware crashes and deadlocks in commodity hardware to arbitrary code execution (ACE) in certain IoTs.” ” reads the post published by the researchers. ” continue the researchers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies. It is worrying that all analyzed brands have at least some models that allow users to keep default passwords or have no authentication setup whatsoever.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 30, 2021

11 public notice , Ubiquiti said it became aware of “unauthorized access to certain of our information technology systems hosted by a third party cloud provider,” although it declined to name the third party. ” In its Jan. 11 this year, now would be a good time to care of that.

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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 16, 2024

The “Showcase.apk” package, developed by Smith Micro, is part of the firmware image on millions of Android Pixel phones, potentially enhancing sales in Verizon stores. The app is preinstalled in Pixel firmware and included in Google’s OTA updates for Pixel devices. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Researchers from the firmware security firm Binarly released a free online scanner to detect the CVE-2024-3094 Backdoor Last week, Microsoft engineer Andres Freund discovered a backdoor issue in the latest versions of the “xz” tools and libraries. The malicious build interferes with the authentication in sshd through systemd.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Last time it was a vulnerability in the Arcadyan firmware found in devices distributed by some of today’s biggest router vendors and internet service providers, such as ASUS, Orange, Vodafone, Telstra, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, and British Telecom. Exactly what Mirai wants. Vulnerabilities. Same botnet, same operator? Mitigation.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted. “Patch your #Fortigate.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The procedures allow administrators to provide device information such as server addresses, account information, and firmware updates. The server is used to provide configurations and firmware updates to the devices. In this scenario, an attacker can act as a rogue server and distribute malicious firmware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2021

Security researchers at CyberArk Labs discovered a security bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-34466 , affecting the Windows Hello facial authentication process, An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to login systems running the Windows 10 OS.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.” Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

August 12, 2024 Ivanti Runs Into Snag With Virtual Traffic Manager Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The problem: Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager has a vulnerability that could lead to authentication bypass and subsequent creation of an administrator when exploited. Install Web Help Desk version 12.8.3

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

An attacker can trigger the flaw to gain remote code execution and conduct denial-of-service attacks under specific conditions, exposing operational technology (OT) environments to hacking. could put operational technology (OT) infrastructure at risk of attacks, such as remote code execution (RCE) and denial of service (DoS).”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Commands can be injected over the network and executed without authentication.” The vulnerability impacts Avtech AVM1203 IP cameras running firmware versions FullImg-1023-1007-1011-1009 and prior. The cyber security expert Larry Cashdollar of Akamai Technologies reported the vulnerability to CISA. ” continues the report.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Breaking news last week, the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Small Business Cybersecurity Act was signed into law. Does your financial institution respect your 2-factor authentication? The bill will provide an avenue of resources and guidelines for small businesses to reduce their cybersecurity risks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In this blog, and in and accompanying interview with our colleague Daniel Hjort from Nexus Group, we discuss the challenges that industry faces to ensure safe deployment and management of IoT technologies. As an increasing number of connected devices are deployed within IoT ecosystems, enterprises need to identify and authenticate them.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It was designed to support both old and new iPhones and included a Pointer Authentication Code (PAC) bypass for exploitation of recent models. Because this feature is not used by the firmware, we have no idea how attackers would know how to use it. How could it be that that the exploit used MMIOs that were not used by the firmware?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

Potential results of the exploits include authentication bypass and command injection. January 11, 2024 Smart Thermostat from Bosch Puts Offices in Danger Type of vulnerability: Malicious commands sent from an attacker to the thermostat, including potentially replacing firmware with rogue code. Versions 9.x

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. Kagi also introduces Privacy Pass, which allows users to authenticate to servers (like Kagi's) without revealing their identity; this should ensure searches are unlinkable to accounts. This has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day.

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Google Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Posted by Fabian Kaczmarczyck, Software Engineer, Jean-Michel Picod, Software Engineer and Elie Bursztein, Security and Anti-abuse Research Lead Security keys and your phone’s built-in security keys are reshaping the way users authenticate online. So, today we are releasing a new open source security key test suite.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Last week’s vulnerability news highlighted major security problems that affect a wide range of technologies. Companies should improve security by deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR), limiting remote access, and utilizing multi-factor authentication. Manage your organization’s endpoint security through EDR solutions.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2021

The Resecurity® HUNTER unit has identified a new tool available for sale in the Dark Web called MASQ , enabling bad actors to emulate device fingerprints thus allowing them to bypass fraud protection controls, including authentication mechanisms. The tool is available for $130 and each new device fingerprint starts from $1.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Looking back at past leaks of private companies providing such services, such as in the case of Hacking Team, we learned that many states all over the world were buying these capabilities, whether to complement their in-house technologies or as a stand-alone solution they couldn’t develop.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

Secure Updates: Firmware and software updates must utilize secure delivery methods, such as signed updates with verification mechanisms to prevent tampering. Interoperability: High assurance systems must integrate seamlessly with multi-factor authentication frameworks. authentication, encryption) that products can implement.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

Security expert Paul Marrapese discovered two serious vulnerabilities in the iLnkP2P P2P system that ìs developed by Chinese firm Shenzhen Yunni Technology Company, Inc. Upon connecting, most clients will immediately attempt to authenticate as an administrative user in plaintext , allowing an attacker to obtain the credentials to the device.”

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services. Using patented technology, Anti-Ransomware assesses changes in those data files. Disable hyperlinks in received emails.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

ICS integrates multiple technologies to ensure continuous and efficient industrial operations. Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. NIST SP 800-82: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines focused on securing ICS environments.

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