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Unsigned Firmware Puts Windows, Linux Peripherals at Risk

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Researchers at firmware security company Eclypsium on Tuesday released new research that identifies and confirms unsigned firmware in WiFi adapters, USB hubs, trackpads and cameras used in Windows and Linux computer and server products from Lenovo, Dell, HP and other major manufacturers.

Eclypsium also demonstrated a successful attack on a server via a network interface card with unsigned firmware used by each of the big three server manufacturers.

The demonstration shows the exposed attack vector once firmware on any of these components is infected using the issues the report describes. The malware stays undetected by any software security controls.

Unsigned firmware provides multiple pathways for malicious actors to compromise laptops and servers. That leaves millions of Windows and Linux systems at risk of firmware attacks that can exfiltrate data, disrupt operations and deliver ransomware, warned Eclypsium.

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Windows & Linux Devices at Risk From Unsigned Peripheral...

  • Windows & Linux Devices at Risk From Unsigned Peripheral Firmware

    Reportedly, researchers from Eclypsium have discovered how a problem in peripheral devices can risk the security of entire systems. Specifically, they found that unsigned firmware in peripheral devices can allow an adversary to attack Windows, Linux systems. They have shared the details of their findings in a blog post.

    As revealed, unsigned firmware in a large number of WiFi adapters, trackpads, USB Hubs, and cameras impact various enterprise devices. Despite being known for years, the researchers state that many vendors paid no heed to this problem. Consequently, this issue makes the systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

"risky firmware"

  • 'Millions' of Windows, Linux system open to attack due to risky firmware

    Millions of Windows and Linux systems are vulnerable to attacks because of unsigned firmware, according to a new report from the security research group Eclypsium.

    Unsigned firmware was discovered in Wi-Fi adapters, USB hubs, touchpads and cameras used in computers made by Dell, Lenovo, HP and other laptop vendors. Those unprotected devices, often made by smaller part suppliers, are included on some of the most popular and best laptops, including the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 15.

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