This bug is active in malware attacks and cyber espionage. Keep your eyes open for something different, from the article here.
“ESET named the strain they found Win32/StealthFalcon. They said this malware works as a basic backdoor that allows Stealth Falcon operators to download and run additional code on infected hosts, or to exfiltrate data to remote servers.”
Sounds like it is limited in use so far, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be used soon.
My default thought is that if you get physical access to it, you can hack it eventually. You really need to test with outside white hat hackers on your system to make sure you are doing everything you can to secure your stuff.
If you are using any supported version of the Windows operating system, stop everything and install the latest security updates from Microsoft immediately.
Often we overlook that handy tool as the most insecure device we have. Cell phones have been a target for every hacker for a very long time. Best advice I can give is stop using it, but I know that isn’t going to happen.
Next best advice is carry a dumb phone and turn it off most of the time. Again, probably not going to happen. This well done article tells all about the Wireless Service and what is happening on that front. Enjoy.
AN UNPRECEDENTED WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED AFTER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 2 BILLION COMMONPLACE IOT DEVICES—INCLUDING PRINTERS, FIREWALLS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT—CARRY CRITICAL OPERATING SYSTEM VULNERABILITIES WHICH EXPOSE NETWORKS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO THE RISK OF CYBERATTACK.
Needless to say you should be checking on this ASAP. You probably have some of this in your IoT area.
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