Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). In some attacks, government experts also observed the sabotage of backup or auditing devices to make recovery more difficult, the encryption of entire virtual servers, the use of scripting environments (i.e.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2024

Fuxnet (stuxnet on steroids) was deployed earlier to slowly and physically destroy sensory equipment (by NAND/SSD exhaustion and introducing bad CRC into the firmware). The attack brought all 87,000 sensors offline, threat actors also wiped databases, backups, and email servers, a total of 30TB of data. ” states the website. .

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

The ransomware known as Qlocker exploits CVE-2021-28799 to attack QNAP NAS running certain versions of HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync).” reads the security advisory published by the vendor. Then it also deletes snapshots to prevent restoring of data from the backups and drops a ransom note (named !!!READ_ME.txt)

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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. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to steal sensitive data, inject firmware payloads, and even reach LAN-connected devices. continues the report.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

A few days ago the group released a press release in which they warned the companies to not try to recover their files from their backup, it also announced the forthcoming LG Electronics data leak. At the time of publishing this article, the Maze ransomware operators have released three screenshots as proof of the data breach.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

Patch it now!

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Maintain known-good offline backups for faster recovery upon a disruptive attack, and conduct hashing and integrity checks on firmware and controller configuration files to ensure validity of those backups. Limit ICS/SCADA systems’ network connections to only specifically allowed management and engineering workstations.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., Review Task Scheduler for unrecognized scheduled tasks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

At the end of January, QNAP forced the firmware update for its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to protect its customers against the DeadBolt ransomware. Make an immediate backup. The hijacked QNAP login screen displays a ransom note demanding the payment of 0.03 ” reads the advisory published by the vendor.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. and prior. .”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Drivers, Firmware, Software : Cloud providers bear responsibility to secure, test, and update the software and code that supports the firmware and the basic software infrastructure of the cloud. All cloud customers, including SaaS customers, will need to handle security functions fully within their control: Content.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The alert provides a list of mitigations to stay protected from ransomware families: Recommended Mitigations • Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. • Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. •

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted. Go to Control Panel > System > Firmware Update. Below is the content of the ransom not shared by a victim on the BleepingComputer forum: Here is the content: “ ……… You was hacked by CHECKMATE team. Your unique ID: bc75c72[edited]. Click Apply.

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Ransomware Encryption Passwords Internet 108

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Implement regular data backup procedures . Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses. Organize OT assets into logical zones. Regularly test manual controls.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

“The FBI is seeking any information that can be shared, to include boundary logs showing communication to and from foreign IP addresses, a sample ransom note, communications with Zeppelin actors, Bitcoin wallet information, decryptor files, and/or a benign sample of an encrypted file” concludes the alert.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions. The ransomware affected the victim’s SCADA system and backup systems. The treatment system was run manually until the SCADA computer was restored using local control and more frequent operator rounds.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

At the very least]: A full system backup has been performed prior to the application of the update A full data backup has been performed prior to the application of the update For unsuccessful mitigations that disrupt operations, the IT Department will attempt to roll back the system or software to a previous version to recover functionality.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

NIST SP 800-82: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines focused on securing ICS environments. ISO/IEC 27001: An international standard on managing information security, including within industrial contexts. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible—particularly for webmail, VPNs, accounts that access critical systems, and privileged accounts that manage backups.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Nickels suggests organizations follow this guidance: Also Read: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware. Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. Old way New way. Current Target: VBOS.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2024

In 2023, ransomware attacks consolidated their hold on the top of the ranking of information security threats to industrial enterprises. However, they can learn to mitigate the impact more effectively (for example, through better securing the most confidential data, and with proper backup and incident response plans).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

There are plenty of IoT devices with an auto-update feature, but there is a security issue with the process. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy. Shadow IoT Devices.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Implement network segmentation.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the 1960’s to 2000 infusion pumps were mostly electromechanical devices with some embedded electronics, but the turn of the century delivered “smarter” devices with better safety mechanisms and the possibility to program them, which slowly opened the door to information security challenges.

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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.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Firmware Rootkit. A firmware rootkit uses device or platform firmware to create a persistent malware image in the router, network card, hard drive or the basic input/output system (BIOS). The rootkit is able to remain hidden because firmware is not usually inspected for code integrity. Prevention.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences.

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