Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Phishing and Scams Covers popular phishing schemes affecting end users - smishing, vishing, and any new scam/phish.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

Or a malicious program on your computer -- maybe one running in a browser window from that sketchy site you're visiting, or as a result of a phishing attack -- can steal data elsewhere on your machine. The second is that some of the patches require updating the computer's firmware. It also requires more coordination.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The phishing kit market. Targeted attacks. We attribute the attacks, with high confidence, to the Lazarus group.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Attackers have already hijacked over 100,000 home routers, the malicious code allows to modify DNS settings to hijack the traffic and redirect users to phishing websites. Js DNSChanger is written in JavaScript and includes 10 attack scripts designed to infect 6 routers or firmware packages.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Surveillance Telecommunications Malware Data breaches 75

Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). It may look just like the real thing.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

While the statement does not reveal a lot of tangible information, this snippet is important: “MSI urges users to obtain firmware/BIOS updates only from its official website, and not to use files from sources other than the official website.” Among them are household names like Lenovo and HP.

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Google Security

AUGUST 9, 2021

In 2018, Google introduced the Titan Security Key as a direct defense against credential phishing. Phishing occurs when an attacker tries to trick you into giving them your username and password, and it remains one of the easiest and most successful ways of breaching accounts online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & factories in the world. So, the question of unauthorized backdoors being present on any of its devices gets eliminated.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The attacks are becoming more insidious, such as malware that modifies itself to infiltrate a system and hit a specific target, along with attacks directed at firmware. Needless to say, phishing attacks that rely on human error still are alive and well. To read this article in full, please click here

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Threatpost

JANUARY 19, 2021

Users of the Linux-based open-source firmware—which include developers from commercial router companies--may be targeted by phishing campaigns, administrators warn.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

million newborns and pregnancy care patients Xenomorph malware is back after months of hiatus and expands the list of targets Smishing Triad Stretches Its Tentacles into the United Arab Emirates Crooks stole $200 million worth of assets from Mixin Network A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities with drone manual lures Alert!

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. Keep Software Updated: Enable automatic updates for your operating system, applications, and security software.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Always remember. Never trust. Always question.

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Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent attacks, the group also exploited known Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities and used phishing messages to target computer networks. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 143

Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2022

Critical flaw in Netwrix Auditor application allows arbitrary code execution CISA urges to fix multiple critical flaws in Juniper Networks products Threat actors exploit a flaw in Digium Phone Software to target VoIP servers Tainted password-cracking software for industrial systems used to spread P2P Sality bot Experts warn of attacks on sites using (..)

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Firmware Ransomware DDOS Cryptocurrency 117

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). For EOL devices, depending on model and/or submodel, users may be able to flash firmware (such as OpenWRT) to extend the life of the device.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

.” The NCSC also provided info about the initial infection vectors observed in the ransomware attacks: Insecure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations Vulnerable Software or Hardware Phishing emails. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2023

Pre-Installed Malware In Firmware Because the malware is "baked into" the firmware, it's no easy feat to remove the malware, or even possible. Malware (or users clicking on phishing sites) get by existing defenses on a regular basis. Though I personally wouldn't like my devices being used for click-fraud either.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

Stack Smashing the hacker who tweeted on May 8th of this year that the microcontroller of the AirTag can be influenced by tech that can thereafter help the threat actor take control of the firmware and operations of the tracking device thereafter.

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Hacking Firmware DDOS Scams 84

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. Sending phishing emails to engineers can be used as an exploitation technique to get them to import malicious configuration files ( CVE-2023-31171 ), which results in arbitrary code execution. The fix: There’s no immediate fix for the W3LL Phishing Attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Version 2 reduces traffic overhead and introduces dynamic configurations varying VPN tunnel characteristics. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root. Spear-phishing now targets employees outside the finance and executive teams, report says. The Olympics : a timeline of scams, hacks, and malware. BlackMatter, a new ransomware group , claims link to DarkSide, REvil.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Attackers constantly send phishing emails, publish fake websites, or push fake browser alerts that contain software updates laden with malware. However, some patches, particularly for infrastructure, firmware, or less common software may not be automatable.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA/Mespinoza can arrive on victims’ networks either via phishing campaigns or by brute-forcing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to gain access. Phishing campaigns and domain typosquatting also come into play. And this isn’t just limited to ransomware attacks. Use multi-factor authentication wherever possible.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Rockwell has released firmware updates that address the vulnerability for the affected controllers. Below the recommendations published by Rockwell Automation to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability: Update to the latest available firmware revision that addresses the associated risk.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

. “According to open-source reporting, DarkSide actors have previously been observed gaining initial access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (Phishing [ T1566] , Exploit Public-Facing Application [ T1190 ], External Remote Services [ T1133 ]).[

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2021

This reinforces the need for phishing and spam prevention, as well as awareness techniques that would help stem the tide of ransomware and other potentially devastating attacks.” Of the vulnerabilities with no, or partial, remediation, 61.96% were found in firmware. ” continues the report.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Keep your firmware and software updated. When a trained security professional accidentally clicks a phishing link, they often tell me afterwards that they knew the whole time they were doing it that they had a bad feeling. Keep all of your software and hardware religiously updated. Break contact and do your own research!

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

T-Mobile confirms Lapsus$ had access its systems Are you using Java 15/16/17 or 18 in production? Patch them now!

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Based on our telemetry, the actor initiated the attack by sending a spear-phishing email containing a macro-embedded Word document.

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Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 145

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) scanner is a valuable tool for protecting firmware. Capabilities for scanning firmware are not common in antimalware solutions, setting ESET ahead of the competition in this vertical. This tool can block suspicious emails that may contain spyware, ransomware and phishing websites.

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Antivirus Firmware Encryption Spyware 85

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Data breaches DNS Firmware Antivirus 101

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Telegram also implemented a detailed info page for users receiving a first-time message from outside their contacts list.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2021

It also appeared on the home page of the Kindle with a cover image of our choice, which makes phishing attacks much easier.” Experts also published a video PoC of the KindleDRIP exploit chain on a new Kindle 10 running firmware version 5.13.2. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 387 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 352 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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