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Organizations today depend on wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks to maintain seamless operations. As wireless communication continues to expand, so do the associated security challenges. Many organizations rely on network-based controls, including Network Access Control (NAC), logs, and inventory scans, to protect sensitive data and network integrity. While these solutions are necessary for mitigating particular Wi-Fi threats, they lack the broad coverage and real-time threat mitigation capabilities of Wireless Airspace Defense solutions like Bastille. The Role…

In the modern corporate environment, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is increasingly common in wireless communications for IoT devices, medical equipment, and consumer electronics. People come into the office wearing fitness trackers, wireless headphones, and hearing aids. However, while BLE is convenient for its power savings, ease of use, and efficient data transfer, it introduces vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to exfiltrate sensitive data from BLE-enabled devices. Bastille Networks provides comprehensive protection against these threats by detecting, identifying, and mitigating BLE-based…

What You Need to Know About Apple's Latest Security Update Apple has released crucial security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in AirPlay, the company’s widely used wireless media-sharing protocol. The Oligo Security research team identified these vulnerabilities, which pose significant risks, including denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and Remote Code Execution (RCE), which could allow attackers to gain unauthorized control over devices. Understanding the Impact The discovered vulnerabilities impact a broad range of Apple platforms, including: macOS (MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac Mini)…

What Happened On Friday, WhatsApp announced that a sophisticated hacking operation linked to Paragon’s Graphite spyware targeted its users. According to Meta's security team, the threat actors employed a "zero-click" exploit to compromise user accounts without any interaction.  "WhatsApp has disrupted a spyware campaign by Paragon that targeted a number of users, including journalists and members of civil society," a company spokesperson told The Guardian. "We've reached out directly to people who we believe were affected. This [incident] is the…

In today’s connected enterprise, a wide range of wireless devices – from authorized network hardware to personal technologies – pose a growing and often invisible security risk. Attackers can exploit these devices to infiltrate networks, making comprehensive wireless security essential for organizations across all sectors. From corporate data centers and cloud infrastructure to classified environments, unmonitored wireless devices can be gateways for data breaches, eavesdropping, and unauthorized access. Bastille Networks offers a cutting-edge solution designed to secure the entire wireless…

As the threat landscape evolves, insider threats remain a significant challenge for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity teams. Insiders, including employees, contractors, or trusted partners, can misuse privileged access to harm organizations, and the growing use of wireless devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and IoT gadgets, adds a layer of complexity to this challenge. “Insider Threats” today include compromised systems and user devices with RF interfaces. Wireless technologies have expanded the attack surface, creating opportunities for insider threats…

On December 17, 2024, Brian Contos spoke with Brett Walkenhorst, Bastille Networks's Chief Technology Officer, recording a quick Ask Me Anything video about the recent wireless attack that Veloxity disclosed. The conversation explores the "Nearest Neighbor Attack," an innovative wireless attack strategy highlighting how attackers bypass traditional proximity-based security assumptions. It delves into the attack's mechanics and implications and discusses how Bastille Networks’ solutions address these challenges. Volexity states, "The Nearest Neighbor Attack effectively amounts to a close access operation,…

A recent industrial espionage case in South Korea highlights how insider threats can leverage physical and wireless vulnerabilities to exfiltrate highly sensitive intellectual property. The incident, which South Korean prosecutors value at over $180 million in damages, demonstrates why organizations need comprehensive visibility into all potential data exfiltration channels, including personal cell phones. The Incident The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office indicted a former Samsung Display researcher for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to automated factory operations and leaking them…

In a joint cybersecurity advisory released October 10th, 2024, the FBI, NSA, UK NCSC, and other Western intelligence agencies warned that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) continues to successfully breach private sector and government networks worldwide using a combination of traditional network attacks and concerning new wireless intrusion techniques. The Wireless Vulnerabilities The advisory highlights 24 specific vulnerabilities that network defenders should remediate to protect themselves against active exploitation from SVR (also known as APT-29, Midnight Blizzard, and Cozy Bear).…

Joint reports from Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Black Lotus Labs disclose details of a years-long hacking campaign by the Russian FSB-linked group Secret Blizzard. Through a sophisticated multi-stage campaign, the group successfully compromised and repurposed Pakistani cyber operations infrastructure in Afghanistan and Indian networks, through a sophisticated multi-stage campaign. The Heart of The Investigation: Hardware Hack While tracking the activity of Pakistani state-affiliated group "Storm-0156", Black Lotus Labs researchers discovered a C2 server designed to control a suite of deployed…