While the use of cameras for security purposes is not new, the introduction of wireless IP cameras has significantly expanded security possibilities in a wide range of industries. Companies considering upgrading to wireless IP cameras need to consider several key elements before deciding on a solution… Read More…
When work-from-home orders went into effect in 2020, companies faced the problem of how to make sure their network administrators would be able to make the necessary updates and changes from their new home offices. Many companies had set up their network systems under the assumption that their company personnel would be on-site… Read more…
Next-gen firewalls move beyond the traditional layer-3 firewall that blocks traffic based solely on IP address. NGFWs include added security features such as content and device filtering, application-based rules, packet inspection, and intrusion detection and protection systems (IPS/IDS). These characteristics analyze and… Read more…
In today’s world, Public LTE and Wi-Fi networks are a necessity. For many individuals and organizations, wireless services have become a “fourth utility” – a resource as critical as power, water, and gas. In spite of this, a few scenarios exist where the use of public LTE and Wi-Fi networks is not a viable option – leaving PLTE as the only solution. Read more…
Recently published research has identified two sets of vulnerabilities in dnsmasq, one set of memory corruption issues handling DNSSEC and a second set of issues validating DNS responses. The following Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) identifiers have been assigned to each of the vulnerabilities… Read more…
A buffer overflow exists in the ACENet service, and this buffer overflow may allow remote code execution on some devices. The ACENet service is enabled by default on the WAN interface in ALEOS versions prior to 4.9.0, and is enabled by default only on the LAN interfaces in ALEOS 4.9.0 and later… Read more…
Internal security testing by Sierra Wireless has uncovered a vulnerability in AMM session handling that allows an unauthenticated user to login with administrator privileges. A session handling flaw in the AMM user interface allows an unauthenticated user to login with administrator privileges… Read more…
Sierra Wireless has confirmed two security issues in MGOS that were reported by external parties. A locally connected, unauthenticated user can read log files that contain sensitive system information. A command injection is possible through the user interface, allowing arbitrary command execution…Read more…
Sierra Wireless has confirmed two security issues in ALEOS that could allow local privilege escalation and remote code execution. The issues are present in the following AirLink products running all versions of ALEOS. Neither of these issues allows compromise of a gateway with default configuration… Read more…
IoT Security in 2019: Policy Discussions Will Intensify, While New Solutions and Services Emerge As organizations increasingly make the Internet of Things (IoT) a core element of their digital transformation …
