New UFEI Rootkit
July 28 2022Kaspersky is reporting on a new UFEI rootkit that survives reinstalling the operating system and replacing the hard drive. From an article:
The firmware compromises the UEFI, the...
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Securing Open-Source Software
July 27 2022Good essay arguing that open-source software is a critical national-security asset and needs to be treated as such:
Open source is at least as important to the economy, public...
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode
July 26 2022I haven’t written about Apple’s Lockdown Mode yet, mostly because I haven’t delved into the details. This is how Apple describes it:
Lockdown Mode offers an extreme, optional level...
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Image and video of a Bathyteuthis berryi carrying a few hundred eggs, taken at a depth of 4,650 feet. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk...
Read moreCritical Vulnerabilities in GPS Trackers
July 21 2022This is a dangerous vulnerability:
An assessment from security firm BitSight found six vulnerabilities in the Micodus MV720, a GPS tracker that sells for about $20 and is...
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Russia Creates Malware False-Flag App
July 20 2022The Russian hacking group Turla released an Android app that seems to aid Ukrainian hackers in their attacks against Russian networks. It’s actually malware, and provides information back to...
Read moreSome sites, including Facebook, add parameters to the web address for tracking purposes. These parameters have no functionality that is relevant to the user, but sites rely on...
Read moreFriday Squid Blogging: Squid Inks Fisherman
July 15 2022Short video. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here.
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