Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2021

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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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. The Secure Boot mechanism allows the execution of only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Wasay Software Technology Inc.,

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The capabilities generally required expensive SDRs­—short for software-defined radios­—that, unlike traditional hardware-defined radios, use firmware and processors to digitally re-create radio signal transmissions and receptions.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 26, 2024

In a public GitHub repository committed in December of that year, someone working for multiple US-based device manufacturers published what’s known as a platform key, the cryptographic key that forms the root-of-trust anchor between the hardware device and the firmware that runs on it.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

.” The research targeted a CMU unit manufactured by Visteon, with software initially developed by Johnson Controls Inc. The study focused on the latest software version (74.00.324A), but experts believe that earlier versions (at least 70.x) x) may also be vulnerable.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 22, 2022

This is a dumb crypto mistake I had not previously encountered: A developer says it was possible to run their own software on the car infotainment hardware after discovering the vehicle’s manufacturer had secured its system using keys that were not only publicly known but had been lifted from programming examples. […]. “

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Schneier on Security

JULY 11, 2019

If you need to reset the software in your GE smart light bulb -- firmware version 2.8 or later -- just follow these easy instructions : Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2021

iLOBleed, is a previously undetected rootkit that was spotted targeting the HP Enterprise’s Integrated Lights-Out ( iLO ) server management technology to tamper with the firmware modules and wipe data off the infected systems. This malware has been used by hackers for some time and we have been monitoring its performance.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. The state-sponsored hackers was observed using a custom firmware backdoor which was enabled and disabled by sending specially crafted TCP or UDP packets to the devices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Researchers warn that more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets were shipped with backdoored firmware as part of BADBOX network. Cybersecurity researchers at Human Security discovered a global network of consumer products, dubbed BADBOX, with firmware backdoors installed and sold through a compromised hardware supply chain.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

While the AgeLocker ransomware continues to target QNAP NAS systems, the Taiwanese vendor urges customers to update the firmware and apps. Taiwanese vendor QNAP is urging its customers to update the firmware and apps installed on their network-attached storage (NAS) devices to prevent AgeLocker ransomware infections.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 8, 2023

These sophisticated pieces of malware target the UEFI—short for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface —the low-level and complex chain of firmware responsible for booting up virtually every modern computer. As the mechanism that bridges a PC’s device firmware with its operating system, the UEFI is an OS in its own right.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The protection works by creating a simple check between an operating system and a computer's firmware, the fundamental code that coordinates hardware and software for things like initiating booting. If the computer shuts down normally, the operating system wipes the data and the flag with it.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Nonetheless, all but one vendor spread several private keys in almost all firmware images. Additionally, our evaluation showed that large scale automated security analysis of embedded devices is possible today utilizing just open source software. Anyhow, they are used quite rarely by most vendors except the NX feature.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 2, 2021

That update effectively nullified their chances at competing in Pwn2Own, which requires exploits to work against the latest firmware or software supported by the targeted device. A statement published on its support site March 12, 2021 says the company will no longer provide further security updates to the MyCloud OS 3 firmware.

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SecureList

JULY 6, 2022

As a rule, this means that the source code of the device’s firmware is unavailable and all the researcher can use is the user manual and a few threads on some user forum discussing the device’s operation. The vulnerability assessment of IoT/IIoT devices is based on analyzing their firmware.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2023

It’s not often that a zero-day vulnerability causes a network security vendor to urge customers to physically remove and decommission an entire line of affected hardware — as opposed to just applying software updates. The Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) 900 appliance.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 28, 2021

Now Rodriguez has built an Android app that allows his smartphone to mimic those credit card radio communications and exploit flaws in the NFC systems’ firmware. You can find them on countless retail store and restaurant counters, vending machines, taxis, and parking meters around the globe.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In August, CyberITL completed a large-scale survey of software security practices in the IoT environment, by looking at the compiled software. Data Collected: 22 Vendors 1,294 Products 4,956 Firmware versions 3,333,411 Binaries analyzed Date range of data: 2003-03-24 to 2019-01-24 (varies by vendor, most up to 2018 releases). [.].

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 14, 2024

GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy on the users. [.]

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Update your camera’s firmware and software: Whether it’s an external camera or one built into your laptop or tablet, check for manufacturer updates and always keep your camera’s software and firmware fully up to date because patches are often released specifically to patch security vulnerabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2024

New findings from Forescout ­– Vedere Labs , the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State , an industry leader in software supply chain security, emphasize the critical state of software supply chains in OT and IoT routers, revealing widespread vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2023

A recent firmware snafu discovered in more than 400 computer motherboard models produced by Gigabyte offers some powerful lessons to guardians of software supply chains. The post The Gigabyte firmware backdoor: Lessons learned about supply chain security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. Let's got through the options: Firmware Patching I'll start with the devices themselves and pose a question to you: can you remember the last time you patched the firmware in your light globes? Or vibrator.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 12, 2020

Ruytenberg says there's no easy software fix, only disabling the Thunderbolt port altogether. That opens a new avenue to what the security industry calls an "evil maid attack," the threat of any hacker who can get alone time with a computer in, say, a hotel room.

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

Threat actors behind the campaign used multiple accounts across several social media platforms to advertise password-cracking software for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and project files. The password cracking software also acts as a dropper for the Sality P2P bot. ” concludes the report.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2023

The malware was likely deployed in 2021, and was able to persist on the appliances tenaciously, even surviving firmware upgrades. The malware checked for the presence of a firmware upgrade every ten seconds. The malware was able to steal user credentials and provide shell access.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

The security flaws involve iLnkP2P , software developed by China-based Shenzhen Yunni Technology. The security flaws involve iLnkP2P , software developed by China-based Shenzhen Yunni Technology. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

After some more investigation in the Netherlands, it turned out the data came from a software provider in the medical industry which had gone bankrupt. 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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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A reverse engineering of the firmware running on Ivanti Pulse Secure appliances has revealed numerous weaknesses, once again underscoring the challenge of securing software supply chains. Eclypsiusm, which acquired firmware version 9.1.18.2-24467.1

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Google Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Posted by Alex Rebert, Security Foundations, and Chandler Carruth, Jen Engel, Andy Qin, Core Developers Error-prone interactions between software and memory 1 are widely understood to create safety issues in software. It is estimated that about 70% of severe vulnerabilities 2 in memory-unsafe codebases are due to memory safety bugs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To mitigate the exposure to these threats, users are recommended to change default credentials, use strong passwords, review access logs, employ firewalls and IDS/IPS, and keep firmware up-to-date. Keep Software Updated : Apply the latest firmware updates to patch vulnerabilities. ” concludes the report.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this episode, Edwin Shuttleworth from Finite State discusses firmware security, insights from the GRRCON Security Conference, and the challenges of firmware analysis. The post BTS #39 – The Art of Firmware Scraping – Edwin Shuttleworth appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

Attack vectors and techniques Medusa actors leverage common ransomware tactics, including phishing campaigns and exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities. Attackers employ a double extortion strategy, encrypting victim data and threatening to publicly release it if the ransom is unpaid.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 13, 2024

Google has notified Pixel users about an actively exploited vulnerability in their phones’ firmware. Firmware is the code or program which is embedded into hardware devices. Simply put, it is the software layer between the hardware and the applications on the device.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When a production system fails due to hardware faults, connectivity issues, or software errors, the response from IT support teams often falls short. o Proprietary Software: Many manufacturing systems run on industry-specific software that IT personnel may not be familiar with.

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