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Unsecured PCs and laptops put organizations at risk
Tech giant HP has issued a stark warning that most global organizations fail to secure the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers, “weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come.” According to a new report from HP’s Wolf Security Unity, 68 percent of IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs) report that investment in hardware and firmware security is often overlooked in the total cost of ownership (TCO) for devices. “This is leading to costly security headaches, management overheads, and inefficiencies further down the line,” says HP.
Raspberry Robin attacks via Windows
Raspberry Robin, a tough-to-detect worm carrying malware and ransomware, is now being delivered via Windows Shortcut Files and Windows Script Files. Researchers at Hewlett Packard (HP) first began to identify the new trend in March of this year. Previously, Raspberry Robin was delivered physically by inserting a weaponized USB stick into a targeted device. But now, this highly effective malware is being delivered via Windows Script Files (WSF), which are widely used by administrators and legitimate software to automate tasks within Windows. The WSF file format supports scripting languages, such as JScript and VBScript, that are interpreted by the Windows Script Host component built into the Windows operating system. It can, however, also be abused by attackers. The Windows Script Files are offered for download via various malicious domains and subdomains controlled by the attackers, which can be distributed via spam or fake online advertising campaigns.