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Hard drives containing sensitive medical data found in flea market

Malwarebytes

Somebody bought a batch of 15 GB hard drives from a flea market, and during a routine check of the contents they found medical data about hundreds of patients. Some modern drives come with a secure erase command embedded in the firmware, but you need special software to execute the command, and it may require several rounds of overwrite.

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Firmware attacks, a grey area in cybersecurity of organizations

Security Affairs

A new report published by Microsoft revealed that 80% of global enterprises were victims of a firmware-focused cyberattack. The study pointed out that only 29% of the targeted organizations have allocated budgets to protect firmware. Firmware vulnerabilities are also exacerbated by a lack of awareness and a lack of automation.”

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How to hack Wincor Cineo ATMs to bypass black-box attack protections and withdraw cash

Security Affairs

However, our research shows that such equipment is not difficult to find on the open market and analyze, which can be used by criminal groups.” An attacker with access to the dispenser controller’s USB port can install an outdated or modified firmware version to bypass the encryption and make cash withdrawals.

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Chinese national charged for hacking thousands of Sophos firewalls

Security Affairs

The malware stole data and encrypted files to block remediation attempts. Sophos) an information technology company that develops and markets cybersecurity products.” Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to steal sensitive data, inject firmware payloads, and even reach LAN-connected devices.

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Nastiest Malware 2024

Webroot

The market share of ransomware attacks on business with under 100 employees is now almost 40%. While the media headlines of record breaking ransoms against fortune 500 companies will always take center stage, the small to mid market has always been the bread and butter for cybercriminals.

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Western Digital Cyber Attack a ‘Wake Up Call for ASIC Vendors’

eSecurity Planet

But depending on what code and data the hackers got access to, the worst-case scenario is that cyber criminals could create malicious firmware — and signed certificates to vouch for its authenticity. As one Slashdot commenter put it , “Everyone should assume that firmware on WD drives cannot be trusted at this point.”

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Exploring the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme: A Guide to Common Criteria

Centraleyes

This dual alignment ensures compatibility with international benchmarks while addressing the specific needs of the EU market. Secure Updates: Firmware and software updates must utilize secure delivery methods, such as signed updates with verification mechanisms to prevent tampering. ensures secure data transmission.