Tag: Hardware
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14 old software bugs that took way too long to squash
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, bug-bounty, communications, computer, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, data, data-breach, dns, dos, encryption, exploit, flaw, hacker, Hardware, infosec, infrastructure, Internet, kaspersky, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, nist, open-source, password, programming, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, stuxnet, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayAge: 30 yearsDate introduced: 1995Date fixed: February 2026Researchers unearthed a legacy flaw in the widely used libpng open-source library that had existed since the technology was first released more than 30 years ago.The heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-25646) meant that applications using the flawed software would crash when presented with a maliciously constructed PNG raster…
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14 old software bugs that took way too long to squash
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, bug-bounty, communications, computer, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, data, data-breach, dns, dos, encryption, exploit, flaw, hacker, Hardware, infosec, infrastructure, Internet, kaspersky, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, nist, open-source, password, programming, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, stuxnet, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayAge: 30 yearsDate introduced: 1995Date fixed: February 2026Researchers unearthed a legacy flaw in the widely used libpng open-source library that had existed since the technology was first released more than 30 years ago.The heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-25646) meant that applications using the flawed software would crash when presented with a maliciously constructed PNG raster…
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Microsoft leads takedown of Tycoon2FA phishing service infrastructure
Stringent defenses needed: CSOs must employ stringent defenses against tools that use reverse proxies, Beggs said, including strengthening email filtering by enforcing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF; enforcing secure session handling at the edge by using client-bound session tokens tied to device or TLS certificates; ensuring continuous validation by issuing a new challenge when the device fingerprint…
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Microsoft leads takedown of Tycoon2FA phishing service infrastructure
Stringent defenses needed: CSOs must employ stringent defenses against tools that use reverse proxies, Beggs said, including strengthening email filtering by enforcing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF; enforcing secure session handling at the edge by using client-bound session tokens tied to device or TLS certificates; ensuring continuous validation by issuing a new challenge when the device fingerprint…
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Motorola partners with GrapheneOS for future phones
Don’t expect to see compatible hardware before 2027 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/02/motorola_grapheneos/
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Fingerprinting Is Broken. Here’s How We Fixed It.
Tags: HardwareThe invisible problem costing businesses millions, and the Arkose Labs solution Every time a user visits a website or opens an app, their device leaves a fingerprint. Browser version, screen resolution, installed fonts, graphics hardware, hundreds of signals that, combined, can uniquely identify a device even without cookies or a login. For fraud… Continued First…
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Quantum-Resistant Data Diode Secures Sensitive Data on Edge Devices, Critical Systems
Forward Edge-AI’s new Isidore Quantum is a compact, low-power hardware device designed to defend sensitive operational technology endpoints against future quantum attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/quantum-resistant-data-diode-secures-sensitive-data-on-edge-devices-critical-systems
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Hardware Security Module Integration for Post-Quantum Key Encapsulation
Learn how to integrate HSMs for Post-Quantum Key Encapsulation in MCP environments. Protect AI infrastructure with ML-KEM and quantum-resistant hardware. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/hardware-security-module-integration-for-post-quantum-key-encapsulation/
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TPMS Flaw in Toyota, Mercedes, and Other Major Brands Enables Covert Vehicle Tracking
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in popular brands like Toyota, Mercedes, and many others quietly broadcast radio signals that can be turned into a powerful vehicle”‘tracking tool. New research shows that these routine safety messages can be harvested at scale, allowing anyone with cheap hardware to map where cars go, when they move, and even…
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Microsoft taps ASUS and Dell for the Windows 365 Cloud PC strategy
Microsoft is adding two new Windows 365 Cloud PC devices, the ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365 and the Dell Pro Desktop for Windows 365, expanding hardware options for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/windows-365-cloud-pc-devices-asus-and-dell/
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Microsoft taps ASUS and Dell into the Windows 365 Cloud PC strategy
Microsoft is adding two new Windows 365 Cloud PC devices, the ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365 and the Dell Pro Desktop for Windows 365, expanding hardware options for its … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/27/windows-365-cloud-pc-devices-asus-and-dell/
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NDSS 2025 Retrofitting XoM For Stripped Binaries Without Embedded Data Relocation
Tags: attack, conference, control, data, Hardware, Internet, network, programming, software, threat, update, vulnerabilitySession 13D: Software Security: Code and Compiler Authors, Creators & Presenters: Chenke Luo (Wuhan University), Jiang Ming (Tulane University), Mengfei Xie (Wuhan University), Guojun Peng (Wuhan University), Jianming Fu (Wuhan University) PAPER Retrofitting XoM For Stripped Binaries Without Embedded Data Relocation System programs are frequently coded in memory-unsafe languages such as C/C++, rendering them susceptible…
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NDSS 2025 RadSee: See Your Handwriting Through Walls Using FMCW Rada
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Shichen Zhang (Michigan State University), Qijun Wang (Michigan State University), Maolin Gan (Michigan State University), Zhichao Cao (Michigan State University), Huacheng Zeng (Michigan State University) PAPER RadSee: See Your Handwriting Through Walls Using FMCW Radar This paper aims to design and implement a radio device capable of detecting a person’s handwriting…
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Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, compliance, container, control, data, fido, Hardware, identity, login, msp, phishing, service, software, tool, zero-trustMaster Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager madhav Tue, 02/24/2026 – 07:53 The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it’s a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing and strengthen their security posture. While this shift enhances security, it introduces a new challenge: managing…
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Cashing Out: ATM Jackpotting Attacks Surging Across US
$20M Stolen Last Year in Malware-Driven Jackpotting Attacks, Warns FBI. Malware-wielding criminals jackpotted ATMs across the United States last year to walk away with $20 million thanks to cash-out attacks. Tracking that collective haul, the FBI said such attacks are on the rise, and urged operators to implement a range of physical and hardware-level defenses.…
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The CISO view of fraud risk across the retail payment ecosystem
In this Help Net Security interview, Paul Suarez, VP and CISO at Casey’s, explains how his team manages patching and upgrades for fuel payment systems with long hardware … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/paul-suarez-caseys-convenience-store-payment-fraud/
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10 Passwordless-Optionen für Unternehmen
Um Passwörter hinter sich zu lassen, gibt es bessere Lösungen. Wir zeigen Ihnen zehn. Passwörter sind seit Jahrzehnten der Authentifizierungsstandard für Computersysteme, obwohl sie sich immer wieder aufs Neue als anfällig für diverse Cyberangriffsformen erwiesen haben und kompromittierte Benutzerkonten auf regelmäßiger Basis zum Einfallstor für kriminelle Hacker werden. Ein Mittel für CISOs, um diesem Problem…
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Snail mail letters target Trezor and Ledger users in crypto-theft attacks
Threat actors are sending physical letters pretending to be from Trezor and Ledger, makers of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, to trick users into submitting recovery phrases in crypto theft attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/snail-mail-letters-target-trezor-and-ledger-users-in-crypto-theft-attacks/
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5 key trends reshaping the SIEM market
Tags: ai, api, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, google, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, network, nis-2, saas, service, siem, soar, startup, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementMarket split as midrange sales offset SME slump: A year on, Context’s data shows that this ongoing convergence of SIEM with security tools such as XDR and SOAR has triggered a structural split in the market.”Large midmarket firms are doubling down on unified platforms for compliance, while smaller organizations are investing less in SIEM entirely…
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Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS arrives with cumulative security and bug fixes
Tags: HardwareSecurity teams running Ubuntu in production often delay major OS upgrades until the next point release arrives with accumulated patches and newer hardware support. Ubuntu … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/13/ubuntu-24-04-4-lts-released-security-bug-fixes/
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$44 Evilmouse Malware Grants Attackers Full Control of Systems Upon Connection
A new hardware-based threat has emerged that disguises malicious code execution capabilities inside an ordinary computer mouse. Dubbed >>EvilMouse,<< this covert keystroke injector demonstrates how everyday peripherals can become powerful attack tools for just $44 in parts. EvilMouse operates similarly to the well-known USB Rubber Ducky penetration testing tool. However, with a crucial difference: it…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Microsoft engineer speedruns Raspberry Pi magic smoke in five minutes
Only cool dudes should wear a HAT backward First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/04/microsoft_manager_pi_smoke/
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CISA gives federal agencies 18 months to purge unsupported edge devices
Tags: authentication, cisa, cyber, data, exploit, firmware, Hardware, infrastructure, monitoring, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, technology, threat, updateImplementation hurdles: Sunil Varkey, advisor at Beagle Security, warns of implementation complexities. “The operational reality of removing legacy systems is not straightforward,” Varkey said. “Legacy devices continue to exist not by design, but by necessity.”He pointed to orphaned systems that remain live and embedded in workflows but lack clear ownership, and operational technology environments where…
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CISA gives federal agencies one year to rip out endlife devices
The U.S. cyber defense agency issued an operational directive on Thursday mandating federal agencies to “remove any hardware and software devices that is no longer supported by its original equipment manufacturer.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-gives-federal-agencies-one-year-end-of-life-devices