Security News > 2020 > February > Is your firmware vulnerable to attack? A report says it might be
Unsigned firmware in WiFi adapters, USB hubs, trackpads, and other devices can be compromised by hackers, says enterprise firmware security company Eclypsium in a new report.
A report released Tuesday by Eclypsium details the risks involved in using devices with unsigned firmware.
The issue is compounded because each device might contain many different components, and each component could have its own firmware.
"As an industry, we need to pay more attention to hardware and firmware security. Protecting users from the dangers of unsigned firmware will require work by vendors throughout the industry. Specifically, the OEMs and ODMs need to work together to fix these issues. By including these types of issues in their risk assessments, organizations can make informed decisions on which peripherals/products are secure and which are not."
"Ensure they are aware of the risks of unsigned firmware and are including signed firmware as part of the selection criteria for purchasing decisions. Doing so sends a clear signal to computer manufacturers that signed firmware is a customer requirement and necessary for future product offerings."