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Protecting secure facilities is more complex than ever in today’s threat landscape. Many organizations, particularly those in the defense and federal sectors, enforce strict policies prohibiting radio frequency (RF) devices within their walls. These prohibitions are not without reason. RF devices pose significant security risks, including data exfiltration, unauthorized access, and the revelation of critical operational tactics to adversaries. Monitoring the RF environment is essential to mitigate these risks. However, the question arises: How can organizations monitor for RF threats…

In today’s dynamic threat landscape, security leaders must maintain comprehensive visibility across an increasingly diverse array of wireless protocols. As organizations expand their connectivity, an integrated, intelligence-driven security approach becomes paramount, spanning Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and IoT protocols like Zigbee. Bastille Networks addresses this need with its Wireless Airspace Defense solution and the newly introduced Airspace Defense Analytics Module (ADAM), which detects known threats and leverages advanced analytics to uncover subtle, emerging anomalies. Bastille Networks Wireless…

Security researchers at Oligo Security have demonstrated a family of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that allow attackers to take control of targeted devices. Dubbed "AirBorne," these vulnerabilities affect not just Apple devices but also third-party products that incorporate the AirPlay SDK, creating a vast attack surface that spans billions of potential targets. Wormable Zero-Click Attacks Enable Lateral Movement Through Networks What makes several of these vulnerabilities particularly concerning is their "wormable" nature. Once attackers compromise a single device, the…

The Growing Threat of Wireless Attacks Modern cybersecurity strategies must account for threats that extend beyond networks and endpoints. Organizations adopting wireless technologies to enhance mobility create a new, often invisible, attack surface: the surrounding airspace. Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS) have emerged to fill a critical gap in security postures. These systems help detect unauthorized wireless activity and support enforcing wireless security policies. In environments where mission assurance is vital, such as defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure, WIDS is…

As wireless technologies become integral to modern organizations, they introduce significant vulnerabilities. Sensitive data can be inadvertently or intentionally transmitted through wireless devices, leading to breaches that compromise both security and regulatory compliance. Personal devices, IoT devices, and rogue wireless networks pose significant risks, often operating unnoticed. Bastille Networks delivers a comprehensive wireless threat detection solution that enables organizations to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized or accidental wireless transmissions of sensitive information. Bastille ensures that organizations can protect their data…

Former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz was sentenced this week to 84 months in prison for selling classified military information to an individual connected to the Chinese government. (see https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-us-army-intelligence-analyst-sentenced-selling-sensitive-military-information) Betrayal for Financial Gain Schultz, a 25-year-old from Wills Point, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information, unlawfully exporting controlled information to China, and accepting approximately $42,000 in bribes in exchange for sensitive U.S. government information. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the severity of…

Chinese Intelligence Deploys Sophisticated Environmental Surveillance Across Westminster In a troubling escalation of foreign intelligence activity, Chinese operatives have reportedly planted surveillance devices throughout central London's government district, including in park benches, bushes, and even inside Whitehall buildings, according to security sources. Authorities have issued warnings to senior officials in Westminster to avoid known "hotspots" in the SW1 area where there is suspected high concentration of Chinese intelligence gathering. These hotspots include not only government buildings but also pubs, luxury…

As wireless technologies proliferate, Bluetooth devices have become ubiquitous in environments ranging from personal spaces to highly secure corporate facilities. While Bluetooth devices provide convenience and connectivity, they also introduce significant security risks. In secure environments like data centers, malicious actors can exploit Bluetooth vulnerabilities to infiltrate networks, exfiltrate data, or disrupt operations. It is crucial to detect and mitigate these risks immediately. Bastille Networks stands apart from other solutions by offering comprehensive and advanced Bluetooth detection capabilities. This document…

Bluetooth (both Classic and Low Energy) was supposed to make life easier. Devices like wireless headphones, smart thermostats, and fridges that talk to your phone (despite your wishes to the contrary) are meant to make life easier. But what happens when Bluetooth gets a little too friendly, like letting anyone walk up to a city crosswalk and making it sound like Elon Musk is having a midlife crisis? Welcome to Palo Alto, where the future meets the intersection, and the…

Last week, researchers disclosed two new vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share utility, re-enabling an RCE chain that allows attackers to wirelessly deliver malware to victim devices. SafeBreach Labs recently disclosed critical security bypasses in Quick Share, highlighting vulnerabilities capable of achieving RCE on Windows devices and forcing permanent Wi-Fi hotspot connections to attacker-controlled networks. These exploits allow attacking devices to deliver malicious payloads silently without prior Quick Share approval. Quick Share, Google's peer-to-peer data-transfer utility for Android, Windows, and Chrome…