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LPE zero-day flaw in Razer Synapse allows attackers to take over Windows PCs

Security Affairs

Razer is a popular manufacturer of computer accessories, including gaming mouses and keyboards. Razer is a very popular computer peripherals manufacturer that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware, including gaming mouses and keyboards. Source BleepingComputer.

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US DoJ announced to have shut down the Russian RSOCKS Botnet

Security Affairs

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. “The U.S. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ. 1 day, 1 week, or one month).

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Use cases of secure IoT deployment

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This secure connection needed to be accessible under every circumstance – regardless of the patient’s location. Requirements also included that the firmware was to be signed by the manufacturer and verified by the pacemaker. However, these “computer systems on wheels” may soon become a prime target for cyber criminals and hackers.

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3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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Vulnerability Recap 3/25/24 – More Ivanti Issues to Patch

eSecurity Planet

We also saw a physical security issue in Saflok electronic locks, which affects hotels in over a hundred countries. The vulnerability affects Mac computers with M-series silicon chips. The weaknesses within the locks could permit a threat actor to use a pair of forged keycards to access every room in a hotel.

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BlackMatter ransomware gang hit Technology giant Olympus

Security Affairs

Olympus issued a statement to announce that its European, Middle East and Africa computer network was hit by a ransomware attack. The group is recruiting crooks with access to the networks of large enterprises, which have revenues of $100 million/year or larger, in an attempt to infect them with its ransomware.

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DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes

Security Affairs

The scenario is disconcerting, hackers could manipulate the electronic systems in the small airplanes to force them displaying false flight data to the pilot, with unpredictable consequences. The attackers, of course, need to have in some way physical access to small airplanes before they take off. ” concludes the alert.