Glossary
Firmware
Low-level software embedded in hardware — from motherboards and network cards to routers and IoT devices — that runs before or beneath the operating system. Firmware compromise is prized by attackers because it survives OS reinstalls and evades most endpoint security tools.
Recent coverage mentioning Firmware
SonicWall SMA 1000 Zero-Days: Unauthenticated RCE Explained
Zero-day vulnerabilities in SonicWall SMA 1000 series appliances enable unauthenticated remote code execution, posing critical risks to organizations.
CVE-2026-19490: Citrix NetScaler Auth Bypass Under Attack
Critical Citrix NetScaler authentication bypass (CVE-2026-19490) is actively exploited in the wild, allowing remote unprivileged access.
CVE-2026-83548: SonicWall SMA1000 SSRF Under Active Exploitation
A critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability, CVE-2026-83548, in SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances is under active exploitation.
AI-Assisted PLC Exploit Porting: WAGO RCE via Claude
Forescout researchers used Anthropic's Claude to port a WAGO PLC RCE exploit, demonstrating AI's potential in offensive security but highlighting current challenges.
U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
U.S. Treasury sanctions Iran-linked cyber actors, including Mabna Institute members, for critical infrastructure breaches and cyber theft.
Calix CVE-2026-75501: Unauthenticated NAT Bypass Exposes Devices
An unpatched flaw, CVE-2026-75501, in Calix GS7 XGS routers allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass NAT, exposing internal devices.
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