Tag: Hardware
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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
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Zero trust in practice: A deep technical dive into going fully passwordless in hybrid enterprise environments
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, credentials, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, lessons-learned, network, password, phishing, phone, risk, service, technology, update, windows, zero-trustArchitecture decisions: Hybrid authentication flows and Windows Hello for Business: Once your prerequisites are in place, you face critical architectural decisions that will shape your deployment for years to come. The primary decision point is whether to use Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2 security keys or phone sign-in as your primary authentication mechanism.In my experience,…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notepad++ Supply Chain Compromise
Tags: advisory, attack, backdoor, china, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, defense, espionage, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, security-incident, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThreat actors compromised the update infrastructure for Notepad++, redirecting traffic to an attacker controlled site for targeted espionage purposes. Key takeaways: Beginning in June 2025, threat actors compromised the infrastructure Notepad++ uses to distribute software updates. The issue has been addressed and Notepad++ have released 8.9.1 which now includes XML signature validation (XMLDSig) for security…
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Shai-Hulud & Co.: The software supply chain as Achilles’ heel
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, backdoor, ciso, cloud, credentials, cyber, github, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, kritis, kubernetes, malicious, network, nis-2, programming, risk, rust, sbom, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, wormThe polyglot supply chain attack: The most frightening prospect, however, is the convergence of these threats in a polyglot supply chain attack. Currently, security teams operate in isolation. AppSec monitors the code, CloudSec monitors the cloud, NetworkSec monitors the perimeter. A polyglot attack is designed to seamlessly break through these silos.This happens as follows: A…
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Das nächste große Security-Schlachtfeld
Tags: ai, chatgpt, computer, computing, cyber, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, encryption, framework, governance, Hardware, resilience, training, usaWenn Quantum Computing und KI in der Praxis zusammenkommen, bricht ein neues Zeitalter an auch und vor allem in Sachen Cybersecurity.In den letzten Jahren hat künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ihre Tentakel über die globale Technologielandschaft ausgebreitet. Das verdeutlicht unter anderem auch der zunehmende Einsatz von Automatisierung und autonomen Technologien in diversen Branchen und Sektoren. Und während…
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Methods for Authenticating Devices on a Network
Explore different methods for authenticating devices on a network, from hardware addresses to advanced certificate-based systems for developers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/methods-for-authenticating-devices-on-a-network/
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Skills CISOs need to master in 2026
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, finance, firewall, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, threat, tool, trainingTop technical skills: In addition to strong knowledge of AI systems, today’s CISOs need a solid foundation in the technologies that define modern enterprise environments. The (ISC)² CISSP is still widely regarded as the gold standard for broad expertise in security architecture, risk management, and governance. “Regulators will expect this, and it still appears in…
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CISA Releases List of Post-Quantum Cryptography Product Categories
CISA released initial list of PQC-capable hardware and software to guide companies amid quantum threats First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-post-quantum-cryptography/
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Warum CTEM 2026 zum Fundament moderner OT-Sicherheit wird
Vor einigen Jahren war ‘CTEM” nur ein weiteres Akronym von Gartner. Im Jahr 2026 ist es das Organisationsprinzip für jedes ernsthafte OT-Sicherheitsprogramm. CTEM steht für einen Wandel vom periodischen Schwachstellenmanagement hin zu einer kontinuierlichen, risikobasierten Bewertung und Verwaltung von Risiken in Bezug auf Hardware, Firmware, Netzwerkpfade und sogar Abhängigkeiten in der Lieferkette. First seen on…
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NDSS 2025 RContainer
Session 10A: Confidential Computing 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Qihang Zhou (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Wenzhuo Cao (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences; School of Cyberspace Security, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Xiaoqi Jia (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Peng Liu (The Pennsylvania State University,…
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Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn Wi-Fi signals into wall art
Pipe local wireless noise through an SDR into an RPi, and 64 LED filaments do the rest First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/23/raspberry_pi_wifi_wall_art/
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Raspberry Pi now offers a branded USB flash drive, starts at $30
Tags: HardwareRaspberry Pi has launched a USB flash drive optimized for use across its lineup of single-board computers. The drive is offered in two capacities, with the 128GB model priced … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/23/raspberry-pi-usb-flash-drive/
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OpenWrt One gains support for running Debian
Debian now runs on the OpenWrt One hardware platform following recent engineering work by Collabora. OpenWrt One is a developer focused router designed to support embedded … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/22/openwrt-one-running-debian/
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Securing the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace
Tags: access, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, data, defense, dora, email, encryption, GDPR, google, Hardware, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, law, malware, network, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, zero-trustSecuring the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace madhav Thu, 01/22/2026 – 04:35 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data privacy and sovereignty have become top priorities for organizations worldwide. With the proliferation of cloud services and the tightening of global data protection regulations, security professionals face mounting pressure to ensure their…
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How to Configure KeyLocker for JarSigner using the DigiCert KSP Library?
Digitally signing Java applications improves authenticity, integrity, and trust. DigiCert KeyLocker allows you to sign .jar files securely using keys stored in DigiCert’s cloud-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and the DigiCert KSP Library. This guide explains how to establish your environment and use JarSigner to sign Java applications from KeyLocker. What Is DigiCert KeyLocker? DigiCert”¦…
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Mandiant pushes organizations to dump insecure NTLMv1 by releasing a way to crack it
Tags: attack, authentication, computer, credentials, crypto, cve, data, data-breach, email, encryption, group, Hardware, international, mandiant, microsoft, network, ntlm, phishing, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, vulnerability, windowspass-the-hash. The benefit is time and money saved: Mandiant reckons its rainbow table allows the recovery of an NTLMv1 key in 12 hours using a computer costing $600, rather than relying on third party services or expensive hardware to brute-force the keys.None of this makes NTLMv1 less secure or easier to target than it already…
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New StackWarp Hardware Flaw Breaks AMD SEV-SNP Protections on Zen 15 CPUs
A team of academics from the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany has disclosed the details of a new hardware vulnerability affecting AMD processors.The security flaw, codenamed StackWarp, can allow bad actors with privileged control over a host server to run malicious code within confidential virtual machines (CVMs), undermining the integrity guarantees provided…
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From arts degree to cybersecurity: Rona Michele Spiegel brings fresh perspective to cyber leadership
Tags: ai, awareness, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, group, hacking, Hardware, intelligence, jobs, network, office, penetration-testing, privacy, psychology, risk, risk-management, skills, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, vulnerabilityRona Michele Spiegel’s journey to cybersecurity might seem unconventional to some: She studied the arts. But as someone who grew up when computers first appeared and everyone wanted to experiment with them, she did a lot of multimedia work. She was always interested in technology and discussed with art colleagues about where the world was…