Tag: wifi
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Tarlogic Security entdeckt unbekannte Befehle in ESP32-Chip (BlueTooth, WiFi)
Sehr unschöne Geschichte, die Sicherheitsforscher von Tarlogic Security gerade offen gelegt haben. Es gibt einen Satz unbekannter Befehle, die quasi als Backdoor missbraucht werden könnten) in einem populären Chip, der in Millionen Geräten zur Unterstützung von BlueTooth- und WiFi-Verbindungen verbaut … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/10/tarlogic-security-entdeckt-unbekannte-befehle-in-esp32-chip-bluetooth-wifi/
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Tails 6.13 Linux Distro Released with Enhanced Wi-Fi Hardware Detection
The Tails Project has launched Tails 6.13, the latest version of its privacy-centric Linux distribution, introducing improved Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools, updated anonymity software, and fixes for persistent storage and installation workflows. Targeted at users prioritizing security and anonymity, this release addresses common hardware compatibility challenges while refining the user experience. Enhanced Wi-Fi Hardware Detection and…
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Massive 1.17TB Data Leak Exposes Billions of IoT Grow Light Records
Massive 1.17 TB data leak exposes billions of records from a Chinese IoT grow light company. Wi-Fi passwords,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/1tb-data-leak-expose-billions-iot-grow-light-records/
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Exclusive: Massive IoT Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Billion Records
Massive IoT data breach exposed 2.7 billion records including Wi-Fi credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iot-data-breach-exposes-27-billion/
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WTF? Why the cybersecurity sector is overrun with acronyms
, a global online news organization. Let’s put it this way: Many academics, regardless of their area of expertise, have never met an acronym they didn’t prefer to typing out the entire phrase. That means our copyediting efforts too often involve spelling out or removing acronyms throughout, much to the chagrin of some of our…
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Netgear Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Multiple WiFi Router Models
Netgear has released security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities affecting several WiFi router models and has strongly urged users to update their firmware immediately. These vulnerabilities could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code or bypass authentication, creating a serious… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/netgear-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-multiple-wifi-router-models/
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Netgear urges users to upgrade two flaws impacting WiFi router models
Netgear disclosed two critical flaws impacting multiple WiFi router models and urges customers to address them. Netgear addressed two critical vulnerabilities, internally tracked as PSV-2023-0039 and PSV-2021-0117, impacting multiple WiFi router models and urged customers to install the latest firmware. The two flaws are, respectively, a remote code execution issue and an authentication bypass vulnerability.…
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-critical-wifi-router-vulnerabilities/
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Next-gen Wi-Fi to trade ludicrous speed for the boring art of actually working
Tags: wifiEighth generation of the standard is all about ultra reliability First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/02/wifi_8_feature/
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DEF CON 32 What To Expect When You’re Exploiting: 0Days, Baby Monitors Wi-Fi Cams
Authors/Presenters: Mark Mager, Eric Forte Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/def-con-32-what-to-expect-when-youre-exploiting-0days-baby-monitors-wi-fi-cams/
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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Travel Cybersecurity Threats and How to Stay Protected
Uncover the latest travel cybersecurity threats, from public Wi-Fi risks to AI-powered attacks. Learn strategies to protect your data and travel safely. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/travel-cybersecurity-threats-and-how-to-stay-protected/
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Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants
IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. First seen…
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IoT Cloud Cracked by ‘Open Sesame’ OverAir Attack
Researchers demonstrate how to hack Ruijie Reyee access points without Wi-Fi credentials or even physical access to the device. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/iot-cloud-cracked-open-sesame-attack
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Open source router firmware project OpenWrt ships its own entirely repairable hardware
‘Forever unbrickable’ Wi-Fi 6 box from Banana Pi comes packaged or in kit form First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/02/openwrt_one_foss_wifi_router/
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‘Nearest Neighbour Attack”: US-Unternehmen durch neuartigen Wi-Fi-Angriff gehackt
Die russische Hackergruppe ATP28 hat ein US-Unternehmen mit einer neuen Technik namens ‘Nearest Neighbour Attack” angegriffen und sich aus der Ferne Zugriff auf dessen WLAN-Netzwerk verschafft. First seen on 8com.de# Jump to article: www.8com.de#
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Unveiling the >>Nearest Neighbor Attack<<: A Russian APT's Covert Tactic to Weaponize Wi-Fi
Volexity, a leading cybersecurity firm, has revealed a novel attack technique employed by the Russian APT group GruesomeLarch (also known as APT28, Fancy Bear, etc.). Dubbed the >>Nearest Neighbor Attack,
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Russian Hackers Exploit WiFi in Sophisticated New Attack
‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’ Bypasses Cyber Defenses by Breaching WiFi Networks. A Russian cyberespionage group hacked a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on Ukraine by deploying a new attack technique that exploits Wi-Fi connectivity, according to new research. The nearest neighbor attack: methodology could lead to a significant broadening of targeting and attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Fancy Bear ‘Nearest Neighbor’ Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network
In a new class of attack, the Russian APT breached a target in Washington, DC, by credential-stuffing wireless networks in close proximity to it and daisy-chaining a vector together in a resourceful and creative way, according to researchers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/fancy-bear-nearest-neighbor-attack-wi-fi
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Neighboring Wi-Fi networks exploited in APT28 attack
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/neighboring-wi-fi-networks-exploited-in-apt28-attack
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Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/spies-hack-wi-fi-networks-in-far-off-land-to-launch-attack-on-target-next-door/
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Faraway Russian hackers breached US organization via Wi-Fi
Forest Blizzard, a threat group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence service, repeatedly breached a US-based organization via compromised computer systems … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/enterprise-wi-fi-compromised/
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Russian Cyberspies Hacked Building Across Street From Target for Wi-Fi Attack
Russian cyberspy group APT28 conducted a Nearest Neighbor Attack, where it hacked into the building across the street from the victim for a Wi-Fi attack. The post Russian Cyberspies Hacked Building Across Street From Target for Wi-Fi Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/russian-cyberspies-hacked-building-across-street-from-target-for-wi-fi-attack/
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Trotz riesiger Entfernung: Russische Hacker attackieren US-Unternehmen per Wi-Fi
Obwohl sie Tausende Kilometer entfernt waren, konnten sie das Firmennetzwerk per WLAN infiltrieren. Dabei machten sie sich Schwächen der Nachbarn zunutze. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/trotz-riesiger-entfernung-russische-hacker-attackieren-us-unternehmen-per-wi-fi-2411-191074.html
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Nearest Neighbor Attacks: Russian APT Hack The Target By Exploiting Nearby Wi-Fi Networks
Recent research has revealed that a Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) group, tracked as >>GruesomeLarch>Nearest Neighbor Attack.
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Hackers breach US firm over Wi-Fi from Russia in ‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’
Russian state hackers APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) breached a U.S. company through its enterprise WiFi network while being thousands of miles away, by leveraging a novel technique called “nearest neighbor attack.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-us-firm-over-wi-fi-from-russia-in-nearest-neighbor-attack/
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Russian Spies Jumped From One Network to Another Via Wi-Fi in an Unprecedented Hack
In a first, Russia’s APT28 hacking group appears to have remotely breached the Wi-Fi of an espionage target by hijacking a laptop in another building across the street. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/russia-gru-apt28-wifi-daisy-chain-breach/
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The Crucial Influence of Human Factors in Security Breaches
The hard truth is that security breaches often happen because of human mistakes from simple, everyday actions. It’s not just employees unknowingly using unsecured Wi-Fi it’s phishing, weak passwords and a lack of awareness that open the door to attackers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/the-crucial-influence-of-human-factors-in-security-breaches/