SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Password protect your devices Set your devices to require the use of a PIN, passcode or extra security feature (like a fingerprint or facial scan). Wait until you getting back to share your magical memories with the whole internet. Some devices will automatically seek and connect to available wireless networks.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

.” The most common way thieves hijack SMS messages these days involves “sim swapping,” a crime that involves bribing or tricking employees at wireless phone companies into modifying customer account information. But he suspects some of the smaller wired and wireless telecommunications firms may still be vulnerable.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

. — rely on that number for password resets. From there, the bad guys can reset the password of any account to which that mobile number is tied, and of course intercept any one-time tokens sent to that number for the purposes of multi-factor authentication. It’s time we stopped letting everyone treat them that way.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 16, 2021

D-Link has issued a hotfix to address multiple vulnerabilities in the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched routers, gain access to sensitive information, or crash the routers after triggering a denial of service state. [.].

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

A deployment guide for wireless ThousandEyes agents deployed to monitor the Black Hat 2023 conference by Adam Kilgore & Ryan MacLennan ThousandEyes (TE) Black Hat 2023 Deployment Guide This guide documents the setup and installation procedures used to deploy ThousandEyes at Black Hat 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The goal of the amendment – called a “delegated act” – is to ensure that all wireless devices are safe before they are sold in the EU. EU Amendment Applies to Many Devices.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. That changed on Jan.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. This phishing gang apparently had great success targeting employees of all the major mobile wireless providers, but most especially T-Mobile.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. On June 11, 2017, Terpin’s phone went dead.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Postal Service , or their wireless phone provider and/or Internet Service Provider (ISP). Maybe this was once sound advice.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2021

Unauthorized SIM swapping is a scheme in which fraudsters trick or bribe employees at wireless phone companies into redirecting the target’s text messages and phone calls to a device they control. From there, the attackers can reset the password for any online account that allows password resets via SMS.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

We use WiFi to connect to the Internet, but what is it, and what does it stand for? How does it have such a catchy name, and why do we sometimes have a weak Internet connection with a strong WiFi signal and vice versa? What is the difference between WiFi and Internet? Can you have WiFi without Internet?

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

Two days later, the breach was discovered, prompting the company to reset employee passwords and remove the compromised systems from its computer network. Stop guessing what the internet knows about you. “Your customer account was impacted in this incident,” the company said.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

Domain experts called corp.com dangerous because years of testing showed whoever wields it would have access to an unending stream of passwords, email and other sensitive data from hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows PCs at major companies around the globe. This week, Microsoft Corp.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2021

Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to fix multiple vulnerabilities in the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router. Network equipment vendor D-Link has released a firmware hotfix to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 21, 2021

Internet archivist Jason Scott says Herring was the creator of the successful software products Sparkware and QWIKMail; Scott has 2 hours worth of interviews with Herring from 20 years ago here. From there, the attackers can reset the password for any online account that allows password resets via SMS.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES).

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adorcam is a specialized app built for P2P IP webcams, allowing iPhone and Android users to control and watch livestream videos from their home by entering their camera ID and password. “Leaked fields include: hostname, port, password, and username.” Exposed data. This is Bob from Adorcam customer support.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The popular expert Jens ‘Atom’ Steube devised a new WiFi hack that allows cracking WiFi passwords of most modern routers. Jens ‘Atom’ Steube, the lead developer of the popular password-cracking tool Hashcat, has developed a new WiFi hacking technique that allows cracking WiFi passwords of most modern routers.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2024

When the alleged perpetrator landed at Perth airport, his bags were searched and authorities found a portable wireless access device, a laptop, and a mobile phone in his hand luggage. Access points and wireless router networks broadcast their SSIDs to identify themselves, but the identifiers are not unique.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Here are a few reasons why Kali Linux is favored by hackers: Pre-installed Tools : Kali Linux comes with over 600 tools for various security tasks, including network scanning, vulnerability assessments, password cracking, and exploiting weaknesses. Popular tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Aircrack-ng make it a go-to choice for hackers.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

A historic records search at Domaintools on that tosaka1027@gmail.com address says it was used to register 24 Internet domain names , including at least seven that have been conclusively tied to the spread of powerful Android mobile malware. a firm that says it is “dedicated to the development and operation of Internet mobile games.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The FXA3000 and FXA2000 Series are access points that are manufactured by Japan-based firm Contec that conform to IEEE 802.11n/a/b/g wireless. “It is found that our wireless products, FLEXLAN FX3000/2000 series, have a firmware vulnerability. The experts recommend to randomly generate a different password for each device.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Critical flaws in the Realtek RTL8195A Wi-Fi module could have been exploited to gain root access and take over devices’ wireless communications. The Realtek RTL8195AM is a highly integrated single-chip with a low-power-consumption mechanism ideal for IoT (Internet of Things) applications in multiple industries.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

“The authentication function contains undocumented code which provides the ability to authenticate as root without having to know the actual root password. An adversary with the private key can remotely reboot the device without having to know the root password. ” reads the advisory published by the expert.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

Along with six older vulnerabilities , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability in multiple Ruckus wireless products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This vulnerability reportedly impacts Ruckus ZoneDirector, SmartZone, and Solo Aps with Ruckus Wireless Admin panels version 10.4

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. After filtering out most of the false positives, we were left with more than 800,000 printers that had network printing features enabled and were accessible over the internet.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Due to a flaw in the password reset request process, an attacker can reset someone else’s password. CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution vulnerability. An attacker could send a specially crafted request to the Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) server, which could result in an RCE.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. While they can’t directly read your password, they can still download malware or gather enough information to steal your identity.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. You can hide your Wi-Fi network by setting up a wireless access point or router so that it does not broadcast the network name.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2021

“The ABUS Secvest wireless alarm system FUAA50000 (v3.01.17) fails to properly authenticate some requests to its built-in HTTPS interface. Someone can use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the system, such as usernames and passwords. ” reads the description of the vulnerability. .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2020

Virgin Media is a leading cable operator in the UK and Ireland which provides telephone, television and internet services to approximately 6.0 The company CEO pointed out that the database did not include financial information or passwords. million cable customers, as well as mobile services to 3.3

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. But in a written statement, T-Mobile said this type of activity affects the entire wireless industry. Thus, the second factor cannot be phished, either over the phone or Internet. A U2F device made by Yubikey.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

As it happens, you don’t have to buy an internet connected device for one of the most private areas of your home. There’s plenty of cheap Internet of Things (IoT) baby monitors out there with default passwords baked in, insecurely stored data, and an alarming amount of compromise stories in the news.

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