Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2025

Over the years, experts observed several attacks employing rootkits that were specifically developed to target the firmware to achieve persistence and bypassing security solutions. The Secure Boot mechanism allows the execution of only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). SANFONG Inc.,

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Firmware Technology Software Manufacturing 107

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) presented the Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Masterplan to increase the resilience of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors. The Masterplan encourages OT equipment manufacturers and service providers to implement the best cybersecurity practices by design.

Technology 107

Technology Cybersecurity Advertising Manufacturing 107

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. In August 2018, a malware infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Security Awareness 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox Company announced that it has taken some systems offline in response to a cyberattack. The Clorox Company has identified unauthorized activity on some of its Information Technology (IT) systems.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Marketing Hacking 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar.

VPN 121

VPN Government Malware Manufacturing 121

Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Military software is unlikely to be any more secure than commercial software. In Joe Haldeman’s 1975 science-fiction novel The Forever War, he postulated a “stasis field” that forced his space marines to rely on nothing more than Roman military technologies, like javelins. We should be thinking in the same direction.

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Software Cybersecurity Backups Manufacturing 363

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

For all the discussion around the sophisticated technology, strategies, and tactics hackers use to infiltrate networks, sometimes the simplest attack method can do the most damage. in different industries, including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Penetration Testing 182

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Indeed, companies that persist in viewing cyber and physical security as somehow separate seem to be among the favorite targets of ransomware actors. In the video, the REvil representative stated that the most desirable targets for the group were agriculture companies, manufacturers, insurance firms, and law firms.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

The BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Casepoint legal technology platform used US agencies, including SEC and FBI. Casepoint legal technology platform used by the SEC, USDA and US Courts has allegedly been breached by BlackCat. “We have over 2TB of very sensitive data, lawyers, SEC, DoD, FBI, Police and more. .

Technology 98

Technology Hacking Ransomware Manufacturing 98

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Smarter security is the rising tide that lifts all ships. As all parts of an organization overlap with security, an increase in one allows benefits in others. Business initiatives demand faster, more efficient outcomes and technology responds. This leads to revenue gains and positive customer outcomes.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. It is a subsidiary of the partially state-owned Chinese company Wingtech Technology. The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims responsibility for hacking chipmaker Nexperia and stealing 1 TB of the company’s data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 24, 2021

a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that it has named Matthew Ireland Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Most recently a consulting Practice Manager and Executive Security Strategist at NTT Ltd., Most recently a consulting Practice Manager and Executive Security Strategist at NTT Ltd.,

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Information Security CISO Financial Services Manufacturing 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances Whirlpool was hit by the Nefilim ransomware gang. The company has over 77,000 employees at 59 manufacturing & technology research centers worldwide and generated $20 billion in revenue for 2019.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Manufacturing Marketing Mobile 144

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program.

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Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2020

Researchers from the data breach notification firm Cyble have identified a credible bad actor that goes online with moniker ‘THE0TIME’ claiming to have gained access to Huiying Medical Technology’s COVID-19 detection’s technology. Huiying Medical Technology (Beijing) Co., The price for sale is 4 BTC.”

Data breaches 138

Data breaches Technology Advertising Manufacturing 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Manufacturing InfoSec Hacking 144

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

All too often, this gives them a false sense of security: when in fact, threat actors can not only access and watch your camera feed but exploit the unsecured device to hack into your network. After looking at 28 of the most popular manufacturers, our research team found 3.5 Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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Surveillance Manufacturing Internet Internet 145

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

However, Macron said that France will favor European providers of 5G technology due to security concerns. It’s normal that … we want a European solution” because of the importance of “the security of our communication,” Macron told reporters. ” reported the Associated Press agency.

Telecommunications 141

Telecommunications Advertising Technology Manufacturing 141

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Camera doorbells manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group Ltd under the brands EKEN and Tuck are affected by major vulnerabilities. Researchers from Consumer Reports (CR) discovered severe vulnerabilities in doorbell cameras manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group Ltd. ” reads the report published by CR.

Manufacturing 142

Manufacturing Wireless Retail Surveillance 142

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

In this advisory, I aim to explore how implementing a specific security technological combination (TLS and DDNS) negatively influences the overall security, inadvertently creating opportunities for attackers to exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. For instance, suppose firewall manufacturer ACME Inc.

DNS 135

DNS Manufacturing Firewall Internet 135

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Major Belgium’s telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. One of the major Belgium telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei.

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Mobile Manufacturing Internet Internet 134

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

The non-profit technology organization MITRE released the EMB3D threat model for embedded devices used in critical infrastructure. Automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing), including critical infrastructure. MITRE announced the public release of its EMB3D threat model for embedded devices used in various industries (i.e.

Manufacturing 121

Manufacturing Healthcare IoT Cyber threats 121

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware 142

Ransomware Hacking Engineering Manufacturing 142

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to begin phasing out the use of network equipment manufactured by the Chinese tech giant Huawei in the UK’s 5G network as little as six months, The Daily Telegraph reported. The UK intelligence analysis believe that US ban on Chinese 5G technology will force Huawei to use untrusted technology.

Technology 142

Technology Telecommunications Risk Manufacturing 142

Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2020

Systems at Xchanging, a subsidiary of Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology was hit by ransomware over the weekend. Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology disclosed a ransomware attack that infected systems at its Xchanging subsidiary. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Insurance Financial Services Advertising 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” ” reads the joint advisory.

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Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Insurance 68

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Steelcase is a US-based furniture company that produces office furniture, architectural and technology products for office environments and the education, health care and retail industries. It is the largest office furniture manufacturer in the world. the “Company”) detected a cyberattack on its information technology systems.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Advertising 128

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The digital imaging products manufacturer OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 ransomware attack. OmniVision Technologies is a company that specializes in developing advanced digital imaging solutions. OmniVision Technologies Inc. In 2023, OmniVision employed 2,200 people and had an annual revenue of $1.4

Data breaches 133

Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing Encryption 133

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On November 17, the library announced it was experiencing a major technology outage caused by a cyber-attack. We’re continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack, affecting our website, online systems and services, and some onsite services too. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Technology Manufacturing 139

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2020

. “Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab discovered a new type of safety problem in some fast charging (hereinafter referred to as fast charging) products and named it “BadPower” ” reads the post published by Tencent. Among the 18 models, 11 models can be attacked through digital terminals that support fast charging.

Firmware 130

Firmware Manufacturing Advertising Hacking 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

officials say Huawei Technologies Co. “Independent cybersecurity experts say the intelligence services of global powers including the United States routinely exploit vulnerabilities in networking equipment — regardless of the manufacturer — for espionage purposes.” This week The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S.

Manufacturing 145

Manufacturing Advertising Surveillance Architecture 145

SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

and allied cybersecurity agencies are sounding the alarm over an ongoing campaign by pro-Russia hacktivist groups to target and compromise operational technology (OT) systems across critical infrastructure sectors in North America and Europe. Multiple U.S. Take inventory and determine the end-of-life status of all HMIs [CPG 1.A].

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Passwords Manufacturing Technology Authentication 103

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The TinyNuke malware is back and now was used in attacks aimed at French users working in manufacturing, technology, construction, and business services. The attackers used invoice-themed lures targeting entities in manufacturing, industry, technology, finance, and other verticals. .

Banking 123

Banking Malware Manufacturing Business Services 123

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

Within these government labs and agencies, taking place is a groundswell of innovation in deep technology cyber disciplines to the tune of billions of dollars annually over the past three decades. In Silicon Valley, the initial technology seeds were planted in World War II, when the U.S.

Cybersecurity 193

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Technology Marketing 193

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Hacking Manufacturing Healthcare 139

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Hacking Manufacturing Healthcare 138

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Positive Technologies researchers Vladimir Kononovich and Alexey Stennikov have discovered security flaws Wincor Cineo ATMs that could be exploited to bypass Black-Box attack protections and withdraw cash. The vulnerabilities discovered by the security duo impacts the Wincor Cineo ATMs with the RM3 and CMD-V5 dispensers.

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Hacking Firmware Encryption Manufacturing 135