Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks Progress Software fixed two critical severity flaws in WS_FTP Server Child abuse site taken down, organized child exploitation crime suspected – exclusive A still unpatched zero-day RCE impacts more than 3.5M

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. When your phone or computer alerts you to an available software or firmware update, pay attention and do what you’re asked to do immediately (as opposed to clicking “Remind me later”) because many of these patches are security-related.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Users should keep routers updated , use strong admin passwords (avoid using the default credentials), and avoid exposing the admin login page to the internet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The more accounts you have, the bigger your attack surface and potential exposure to data breaches. Introducing Bitwarden Cupid Vault to securely share (and unshare) passwords with loved ones Bitwarden Bitwarden has already had the ability to securely share passwords. Tips for finding old accounts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2024

Threat actors could exploit this flaw to inject malicious code, execute commands with system privileges, and take over devices, potentially leading to serious cybercrimes and data breaches. The app is preinstalled in Pixel firmware and included in Google’s OTA updates for Pixel devices.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Anyone with this default password could access these "locked" apartment complexes. While it could be changed, the device does not prompt end users to change the password.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), While a large number of PCs can be affected in any number of ways, physical access risks detection and the initial damage might be a data breach for quick financial gain. However, some patches, particularly for infrastructure, firmware, or less common software may not be automatable.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Exploiting this flaw allows threat actors to hijack legitimate user sessions, bypassing authentication protocols such as passwords and multi-factor authentication. By employing techniques such as differential firmware analysis, Mandiant identified the vulnerable endpoint and developed a proof of concept (PoC) to validate the vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. It seems like we can’t go a week—or even a day sometimes—without hearing about an online service being breached. After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

The main attack vector is phishing which the group uses to gain a foothold before moving on to breach the network from there. In the case of the Nvidia breach, LAPSUS$ claimed it was mainly after the removal of the lite hast rate (LHR) limitations in all GeForce 30 series firmware—apparently all to help out gamers and the mining community.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 4, 2022

Nvidia confirmed it was the target of an intrusion and that the hackers took "employee passwords and some Nvidia proprietary information," but did not confirm the size of the data breach. What happened with the Nvidia data breach? To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

Nominate Pierluigi Paganini and Security Affairs here here: [link] Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The researchers also discovered the update process for the firmware and packages doesn’t rely on digital signature of the code. “Dell advises creating an FTP server using Microsoft IIS (no specific guidance), then giving access to firmware, packages, and INI files accessible through the FTP server.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2024

Fortra remedied a hard-coded password issue in the FileCatalyst software. Cybersecurity researchers discovered a buffer overflow flaw in Intel Core processor firmware causing Phoenix Technology to release patches. The flaw may enable machine-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to intercept and alter data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

The communications are not encrypted, however the WiFi password is sent encrypted during set up (albeit trivial to decrypt).” SecurityAffairs – SDUSD , data breach). . “All communications from the application to the lights is done through RESTful HTTP API endpoints on the lights on port 80. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. The flaws can expose systems to remote code execution, credential theft, and data breaches. Users are also urged to carefully inspect the default setups and passwords, especially while installing software. version of Superset.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 20, 2021

In the 2020 Data Threat Report – Global Edition , more than a quarter (26%) of senior security executives from around the world with responsibility for their organizations’ IT and data security told Thales that their employers had experienced a data breach in the past year. Contributing Factors to These Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Organizations must practice incident response if they want to stop data breaches and cyberattacks. Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Studies show that over 50% of small businesses experience a data breach or cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently. Additionally, encrypting your sensitive data can help prevent hackers from gaining access to your information.

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hospitals and other medical facilities reported hundreds of health data breaches, including the massive Change Healthcare ransomware attack the that compromised the privacy of 100 million Americans. passwords, tokens, tickets). million people in 2024. Create procedures to securely reset credentials (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. Authorization requires the user to view the data or use the resources on the network once they verify themselves.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

. · Group-IB experts record a massive surge of user data leaks form cryptocurrency exchanges. · HP releases firmware updates for two critical RCE flaws in Inkjet Printers. · TSMC Chip Maker confirms its facilities were infected with WannaCry ransomware. · GitHub started warning users when adopting compromised credentials. · (..)

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Items presented here are typically curated with the end user and small groups (such as families and small/micro businesses) in mind.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

JULY 1, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): One of the most important steps to securing your business is to use strong pass phrases for your accounts. It suggested that you use a password manager like 1Password to maintain your credentials and never physically write them down. Avoid using pass words (ex.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The fix: Upgrade to SonicWall’s firmware updates for Gen 5 (to version 5.9.2.14-13o), Enterprises should activate data loss prevention and other security controls to limit hazards in AI technologies such as Copilot. Assess your risk tolerance to avoid data breaches from Copilots and safeguard bots with authentication measures.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Items presented here are typically curated with the end user and small groups (such as families and small/micro businesses) in mind.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Regularly update your router's firmware and hardware to enhance its lifespan and functionality. Key concerns in security issues include issues such as phishing attacks, malware and viruses, data breaches, and identity theft. Position your router away from walls, metal objects, and other electronics for optimal performance.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

In many cases vulnerabilities may also not be patched immediately as the company does not want to disrupt its users by forcing a firmware upgrade. Insufficient Authentication Procedure Insecure passwords and cloud identity management are a common vulnerability in all kinds of digital systems.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Behind the majority of these attacks: the ransomware gang known as Vice Society , a Russian-based group linked to multiple K–12 data breaches, including LA Unified, the second-largest school district in the nation. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

If the device is equipped with a “means for authentication outside a local area network, it shall be deemed a reasonable security feature” if either of the following security requirements are met: The reprogrammed password is unique to each device manufactured[;] or. Code § 1798.91.06(a)) Code § 1798.91.06(c))

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

If the device is equipped with a “means for authentication outside a local area network, it shall be deemed a reasonable security feature” if either of the following security requirements are met: The reprogrammed password is unique to each device manufactured[;] or. Code § 1798.91.06(a)) Code § 1798.91.06(c))

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