Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

39% see malware and ransomware as their biggest risk. 68% of IT and security professionals plan to use zero trust for device security; 42% actually do. AI-based attacks: Bot-based attacks are getting better at mimicking user activity, more easily breaching the low-security defenses of many IoT devices.

IoT 98

IoT Social Engineering Firmware Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

Timothy Hjort discovered these vulnerabilities , which allow the execution of OS commands and the uploading of malicious files, compromising the security of affected devices. The fix: Zyxel issued firmware patches 5.21(AAZF.17)C0 Regularly update anti-malware software and educate your personnel about phishing dangers.

Malware 80

Malware Authentication Software Telecommunications 80

eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

This bypasses ActiveX warnings and can result in unauthorized access, system takeover, and malware deployment. Apple AirPods Firmware Update Fixes Major Flaws Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. To avoid unwanted access, update your firmware immediately. Avoid downloading or opening files from unidentified sources.

Risk 62

Risk Authentication Firmware Software 62

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Software 112

Software Education Ransomware Firmware 112

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Monitored user activity allows for operations and security to detect anomalous behavior and either enable or block access to resources as needed. Inspected and decrypted traffic blocks malware and malicious URLs through centralized control and filtering based on Barracuda’s cloud-based next generation firewall (NGWF) technology.

Firewall 98

Firewall Marketing Firmware Technology 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Check the Firewall Hardware & Operating System After you’ve prepared all the documentation and know everyone’s roles, one of the early steps in a firewall audit process is a hardware and firmware check. Look at the hardware to see whether it fits your company’s standards and security requirements.

Firewall 113

Firewall Firmware Software Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

To protect your network devices from potential risks, apply patches on a regular basis and keep their firmware up to date. China’s Velvet Ant hackers used this vulnerability to launch custom malware, hack into vulnerable computers, and upload files without generating syslog notifications.

Risk 62

Risk Authentication Firmware Surveillance 62

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday takes center stage in this week’s vulnerability news, with a notable SharePoint Server vulnerability that’s been seen alongside Qakbot malware. This one has been active in the wild; SecureList found it to be in use with Qakbot and other strains of malware.

VPN 62

VPN Firmware Malware Software 62

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The devices were initially infected with Moobot, a Mirai-based malware, which was then used to deploy additional scripts and facilitate targeted attacks against various entities, collect credentials, proxy network traffic, establish reverse SSH tunnels, host spoofed landing pages, and control other remote systems infected with a Python backdoor.

IoT 117

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 117

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

IoT 117

IoT Internet Internet Ransomware 117