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FCC Proposal Targets SIM Swapping, Port-Out Fraud

Krebs on Security

The FCC said it plans to prohibit wireless carriers from allowing a SIM swap unless the carrier uses a secure method of authenticating its customer. According to the FCC, several examples of pre-established passwords include: -a one-time passcode sent via text message to the account phone number or a pre-registered backup number. -a

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SIM Hijacking

Schneier on Security

Since your smartphone often serves as a security measure or backup verification system, this allows the fraudster to take over other accounts of yours. SIM hijacking -- or SIM swapping -- is an attack where a fraudster contacts your cell phone provider and convinces them to switch your account to a phone that they control.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2021 Edition

Krebs on Security

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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Ransomware at Colorado IT Provider Affects 100+ Dental Offices

Krebs on Security

based Complete Technology Solutions (CTS), was hacked, allowing a potent strain of ransomware known as “Sodinokibi” or “rEvil” to be installed on computers at more than 100 dentistry businesses that rely on the company for a range of services — including network security, data backup and voice-over-IP phone service.

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BEST PRACTICES: Resurgence of encrypted thumb drives shows value of offline backups — in the field

The Last Watchdog

Kim: Yes, companies want assurance that they have an offline backup, yet they also want to be able to monitor what people are doing with those backups, as well. For instance, with ransomware, one of the best protections is to have a physical offline backup. LW: Threats are still out there, essentially.

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Hundreds of IoT smart locks bricked by bad update, leaving customers stranded

Tech Republic Security

A botched wireless update for certain LockState locks has left them unable to be locked or unlocked without the physical backup key and highlighting the dangers associated with IoT.

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