eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

How to use this template: Comments intended to guide understanding and use of this template will be enclosed in brackets “[…]” and the ‘company’ will be listed as [eSecurity Planet] throughout the document. Systems that cannot be rolled back will need to be restored from backup or replaced promptly.

Penetration Testing 109

Penetration Testing Risk Firmware Software 109

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2022

QNAP) pushed out an automatic, forced, update with firmware containing the latest security updates to protect against the attackers’ “DeadBolt” ransomware. This includes (but is not limited to) Photos, Documents and Spreadsheets. ? Today QNAP® Systems, Inc. What happened? All your files have been encrypted.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Firmware Encryption Backups 84

Malwarebytes

JULY 20, 2022

According to court documents, in May 2021, North Korean hackers used a ransomware strain called Ransom.Maui to encrypt the files and servers of a medical center in the District of Kansas. Keep operating systems, applications, and firmware up to date. It is, instead, developed and used privately for state-backed actors. New at the time.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

MOUSEISLAND MOUSEISLAND is usually found within the embedded macros of a Microsoft Word document and can download other payloads. For the top malware strains, the advisory provides six mitigations: Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware, on IT network assets. physically disconnected) backups of data.

Malware 98

Malware Banking Penetration Testing Healthcare 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The latest firmware version 7.3.3, Avoid hefty fines by ensuring your firmware and policies are compliant, protected by a Luna HSM hardware root of trust. Luna HSMs NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification. The module meets compliance and audit needs for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, eIDAS, GDPR.”.

Firmware 73

Firmware Backups Encryption Authentication 73

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge. SQL Injection.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

One of them allowed hackers to run malware through boobytrapped Microsoft Office documents. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. Even if a local network is completely secured and all IoT devices on it have firmware and software updated to the last version, a shadow IoT device can wreak havoc.

IoT 142

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Internet 142

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

[Comments intended to guide understanding and use of this template will be enclosed in brackets “[…]” and the ‘company’ will be listed as [eSecurity Planet] throughout the document. The purpose of this section is to introduce the reader to the policy purpose and what to expect later in the document.

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Firmware Software Backups Risk 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In the case of phishing campaigns, Wizard Spider and its affiliates have been known to use legitimate Google document URLs in the email body. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 129

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Gather the necessary equipment, evaluate the network layout, and become familiar with the firewall documentation. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved. Sample firewall rule administration from ManageEngine Need help in creating a firewall policy document?

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

SimpliSafe downplayed the risk and did not address the issue with a simple firmware update, suggesting that a full device replacement might be needed. SimpliSafe quickly fixed this with a firmware update. Other security fixes have been made in past firmware updates, though no details have been provided in the changelogs.

Encryption 64

Encryption Firmware Passwords Authentication 64

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Automate Updates: Local network routers, firewalls, and other equipment can be set to automatically download new updates so that the devices and the firmware do not become vulnerable.

Firewall 109

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Firmware attacks: Attackers target vulnerabilities in the simplified software that runs computer hard drives, printers, medical devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) devices to gain unauthorized access, control the devices, or use them as a launching pad for other attacks.

Software 98

Software Data breaches Ransomware DDOS 98

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

Face Scans to Estimate Our Age: Harmful and Creepy AF EFF This is predominately related to the age verification issue, where users must use identity verification (often furnishing documents and selfies) to prove their age. This is dependent on jurisdiction. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Data breaches Malware Backups 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

However, also consider deploying specialized tools or tools with expanded capabilities, such as: Basic input output system (BIOS) security: Operates outside of the operating system to guard the firmware and other basic software connecting the operating system to a PC. 34% of workers use unapproved applications or software.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

After LA Unified refused to pay the ransom (a move we support, as only 2 percent of districts that pay actually recover all of their data), Vice Society published its stolen data in early October 2022, which included confidential psychological assessments of students, legal documents, business records, and contractors’ social security numbers.

Education 75

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 75

Kali Linux

MAY 31, 2021

With Kaboxer’s launch, we have released 3 packages using it: Covenant - Daemon using server/client network model Firefox (Developer Edition) - Big GUI desktop application Zenmap - Legacy libraries ( Python 2 ) application If you want to read more, please see either our blog post covering it, or our documentation around it.

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Engineering Firmware Backups Architecture 52

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Warding off zombies : Regularly update device firmware, patch IoT devices, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns. The crucifix : Regular backups, robust firewalls, and anti-malware software can drive away these bloodsuckers, keeping your system safe from sudden data "drain."

IoT 120

IoT Phishing DDOS Backups 120

Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. Creating our own Trigger Now that we have covered using the web interface of the P4wnP1 A.L.O.A.,

Wireless 52

Wireless Passwords DNS Internet 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Since we published our first report , the attackers first modified their attack to attempt to use what we previously described as the backup channel. The first documented attack against a Sophos facility is the one that targeted Cyberoam in 2018. continues the report.

Firewall 75

Firewall Hacking Malware Passwords 75

Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware. Deploy malicious firmware. link] [link] Have a software/firmware update mechanism. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod.

IoT 52

IoT Firmware Mobile Manufacturing 52

McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

We will reference this study and talk about their findings where appropriate throughout this document, as we additionally explore our enhancements to this research and demonstrate a new attack that was previously called impossible. Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller.

Computers and Electronics 145

Computers and Electronics Authentication Software Risk 145

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Even though the first formal Patch Management Policy may be approved by step three, keep in mind that all policies should be living documents that need to change as the organization changes. Patch management preparation : backups and other system preparation that needs to be in place in case a patch fails and systems need to be restored.

Software 98

Software Risk Cybersecurity Backups 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. Often organizations can mitigate ransomware attacks by having up-to-date backups. If their files become locked, they can simply wipe the system and reboot from an offline backup. Firmware rootkit.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

It has been involved in hundreds of attacks, including the horrific disabling of Ireland’s Health Service Executive, and according to the FBI , it is “the costliest strain of ransomware ever documented”, having raked in over $150 million in ransom payments. Recently, the group has had its troubles. Ransomware mitigations.

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Ransomware Accountability Technology Firmware 122