Another social engineering hacking method is to leave USB hard drives for unsuspecting people. NetworkWorld.com article goes into some details of why the USB hard drive is insecure and can be easily programmed with malware (malicious software). This malware can be designed to inject itself into your computer, or a server. and without you knowing it … Read more
Synology forum has several users falling victim to cryptolocker virus for Synology NAS devices this means that the storage devices will unknowingly encrypt all your data until you pay $350(or not). When was the last time a ransom note was paid and all was ok again? Synology Facebook is recommending to power off the DiskStation … Read more
CNET has reviewed the SanDisk Wireless Media Drive It is a wireless media drive where one can plug in a SD card and allow it to be on the network. the latest 2600 magazine- “The Hacker Quarterly” (summer issue vol31 number 2) page 48-49 shows how to scan it, connect to it, and ultimately hack it’s … Read more
ICS-cert has a vulnerability alert: Innominate mGuard firmware Versions 4.0.0 up to Version 8.0.2 Innominate is a German based company. Although the vulnerability is a Low profile vulnerability it allows a hacker to learn more about the network and an update to latest firmware is advisable. Innominate is in the field of … Read more
KrebsonSecurity has a story discussion of an old intrusion. The Iron Dome manufacturers with its successful anti-missile shield found out during 2011-2012 Elisra Group, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael Advanced Systems. The hackers “Comment Crew” stole sensitive documents from the networks of the manufacturers over the course of a year. including a 900 page … Read more