Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to WatchGuard , Cyclops Blink may have affected roughly 1% of all active WatchGuard firewall appliances. “The actor has so far primarily deployed Cyclops Blink to WatchGuard devices, but it is likely that Sandworm would be capable of compiling the malware for other architectures and firmware.”

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. What people will eventually come to realize, the sooner the better, is that we will need to flatten the X factor represented by cybercrime. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Always remember.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

HTML smuggling is an evasive technique that uses legitimate HTML5 or JavaScript features to make its way past firewalls and other security technologies. In this way, rather than having to directly maneuver malicious code through a network, the malware instead is built locally, already behind a firewall. What Is HTML Smuggling?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2022

The DOJ discusses the operation in a recent statement: "The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet. The botnet was controlled by a threat actor known as Sandworm, whom the U.S. government has connected to the GRU.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A recent leak has put it in the hands of cybercrime actors and it is very likely that by the end of the year we will see it involved in APT cases too. In both cases, we described new UEFI firmware bootkits that managed to propagate malicious components from the deepest layers of the machine up to Windows’ user-land.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

For home WiFi, here are some tips that can help you improve your network security settings: Update your router’s firmware to the latest version to patch any vulnerabilities. Enable your router and operation system’s respective firewalls to raise a network barrier that monitors traffic. Always change default passwords.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. Phishing and Spear Phishing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If a manufacturer hardcodes a master password within the device’s firmware, the device becomes extremely vulnerable from a security perspective, especially if an attacker is able to locate and download the password to access the device. Use a web application firewall to filter bad traffic and stealthy attacks away from your website.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Today, Zyxel acknowledged the same flaw is present in many of its firewall products. This week’s story on the Zyxel patch was prompted by the discovery that exploit code for attacking the flaw was being sold in the cybercrime underground for $20,000. Patch 2 , and that those with firmware versions before ZLD V4.35

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Educational institutions are recommended to use anti-DDoS solutions and strong firewall settings, and partner up with ISPs. Gaming platforms didn’t escape cybercriminal attention either.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Another example seen this year was KV-Botnet , which was deployed on vulnerable firewalls, routers and IP cameras and used to conceal the malicious activities of Volt Typhoon, the actor behind it. Additionally, IoT devices frequently run on embedded systems with firmware that can be easily analyzed for vulnerabilities.

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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."

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Firmware Rootkits: Firmware rootkits are usually used to infect a device’s hard drive or basic input/output system (BIOS), but they can be used to infect routers or intercept data written on hard discs as well. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product U.S.

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