Security News

Supermicro wraps crypto-blanket around server firmware to hide it from malware injectors
2018-09-07 07:07

BMC software updates to check code signatures after researchers hit red alert Researchers claim to have discovered an exploitable flaw in the baseboard management controller (BMC) hardware used by...

Bug bounty alert: Musk lets pro hackers torpedo Tesla firmware risk free
2018-09-06 23:17

Carmaker won't void warranties, fling sueballs at pros seeking security vulnerability rewards Tesla will allow vetted security researchers to hunt for vulnerabilities in its vehicle firmware risk...

Bug bounty alert: Elon Musk invites hackers to torpedo Tesla firmware
2018-09-06 23:17

Carmaker won't void warranties for those seeking security vulnerability rewards Tesla says it will allow security researchers to hunt for vulnerabilities in its cars' firmware – as long as it is...

ProTip: Using Terminal to password protect the firmware on Apple devices
2018-08-27 16:10

Securing your Mac doesn't just mean locking down macOS and/or software settings. Protecting the firmware is just as important to prevent unauthorized modifications to the system, booting...

Kryptowire introduces the mobile phone firmware vulnerability feed
2018-08-10 20:32

Kryptowire discovered vulnerabilities in mobile device firmware and pre-installed mobile apps that pose a risk for the mobile phone supply chain because they can expose consumer and enterprise...

Update Mechanism Flaws Allow Remote Attacks on UEFI Firmware
2018-08-08 11:20

The glitch stems from a functionality intended to allow updates to the UEFI firmware.

Google Password Protects Pixel 2 Firmware
2018-06-04 14:44

Google has made the firmware of Pixel 2 devices resistant to unauthorized attempts to upgrade it by password protecting it. read more

"Unpatchable" Nintendo Switch exploit is perfect example of the importance of firmware security
2018-04-24 15:57

The exploit, which affects all Nvidia Tegra X1 systems, allows arbitrary code execution at the bootROM level.

AMD confirms processor flaws found by CTS Labs, firmware fixes are coming
2018-03-21 19:53

Chipmaker AMD has confirmed that the vulnerabilities discovered by CTS Labs researchers earlier this month do affect a variety of its products, and that firmware patches mitigating them will be...

AMD promises firmware fixes for security processor bugs
2018-03-20 22:00

All bugs require administrative access to exploit.