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Hardware Hacks: Why Your IT Team is Blind and Unequipped
Enterprises are software-driven, but hardware is increasingly targeted by cyber attackers. According to HP Wolf Security, one in five businesses have faced hardware supply chain attacks. “If an attacker compromises a device at the firmware or hardware layer, they’ll gain unparalleled visibility,” warns Alex Holland.…
Hot Take:
Who knew that the key to our future cybersecurity woes would be lurking in the dark corners of shipping ports and factory floors? Looks like hackers are embracing their inner James Bond by targeting our physical devices before they even reach our desks.
Key Points:
- One in five businesses have faced hardware supply chain attacks.
- A staggering 91% of IT leaders believe nation-state actors are gunning for their gadgets.
- Firmware attacks are tough to detect and even tougher to fix.
- Poor password hygiene in firmware management is still rampant.
- Tools like HP Sure Admin and HP Tamper Lock offer some hope against these sophisticated threats.
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