The FBI has released a high-priority public alert warning that millions of home internet-connected devices are being compromised by a powerful botnet known as BADBOX 2.0. This threat targets everyday smart devices, turning them into tools for cybercrime without users even realizing it. How Are Devices Being Compromised? Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in common Internet of […]
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Category: Hardware Vulnerabilities
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UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affecting over 25 vendors
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) software is an interface between a device’s firmware and the operating system, which handles the booting process, system diagnostics, and repair functions.
Hikvision Critical Vulnerability
‘Highest Level of Critical Vulnerability’ Found in Certain Hikvision Products A cybersecurity researcher discovered that a vulnerability in Hikvision firmware allowed for potential attackers to gain full control of devices without a username or password. In addition to the IP camera being compromised, internal networks are also vulnerable.
Security Warning VPNFilter vulnerability
June 10, 2018 Security Warning Update: new research technical details published today by the Cisco Talos security team, the malware VPNFilter —which was initially thought to be able to infect devices from Linksys, MikroTik, Netgear, TP-Link, and QNAP— can also infect routers made by ASUS, D-Link, Huawei, Ubiquiti, UPVEL, and ZTE. The malware is able […]