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How to combat hardware Trojans by detecting microchip manipulations
Not only do security vulnerabilities lurk within software, but they can also be embedded directly into hardware, leaving technical applications open to widespread attack. For …

Samsung, Vivo, Google phones open to remote compromise without user interaction
Several vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets may allow attackers to remotely compromise specific Samsung Galaxy, Vivo and Google Pixel mobile phones with no user …

Vulnerability in DJI drones may reveal pilot’s location
Serious security vulnerabilities have been identified in multiple DJI drones. These weaknesses had the potential to allow users to modify crucial drone identification details …

Business-grade routers compromised in low-key attack campaign
An unknown threat actor has discreetly compromised business-grade DrayTek routers in Europe, Latin and North America, equipping them with a remote access trojan (dubbed …

Cyber resilience in focus: EU act to set strict standards
With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the industry is dealing with one of the strictest regulatory requirements. Manufacturers, importers and even distributors of products …

Admins, patch your Cisco enterprise security solutions! (CVE-2023-20032)
Cisco has released security updates for several of its enterprise security and networking products, fixing (among other things): A critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-20032) in …

XIoT vendors get serious about security, devote resources to protect cyber-physical systems
Cyber-physical system vulnerabilities disclosed in the second half (2H) of 2022 have declined by 14% since hitting a peak during 2H 2021, while vulnerabilities found by …

Critical vulnerabilities in Siemens PLC devices could allow bypass of protected boot features (CVE-2022-38773)
Red Balloon Security disclosed multiple, critical architectural vulnerabilities in the Siemens SIMATIC and SIPLUS S7-1500 Series PLC that allow for bypass of all protected …

Companies overwhelmed by available tech solutions
92% of executives reported challenges in acquiring new tech solutions, highlighting the complexities that go into the decision-making process, according to GlobalDots. …

How IoT is changing the threat landscape for businesses
Where IoT-enabled devices connect to wider networks, their potential functionalities are immense, with countless applications across various industries, including production …

Electronics repair technicians snoop on your data
When your computer or smartphone needs repairing, can you trust repair technicians not to access or steal your personal data? According to the results of a recent research by …

The most dangerous connected devices
The growing number and diversity of connected devices in every industry present new challenges for organizations to understand and manage the risks they are exposed to. In …
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