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Intel AMT security hole lets hackers take control of corporate laptops

Intel is off to a rough start in 2018 with yet another security issue found impacting their products. Coming fast on the heels of Spectre and Meltdown is a security vulnerability in Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT). The Intel Core processor with vPro feature is intended to help IT staff manage networked assets. Ironically, it is supposed to help administrators protect devices. This security risk flushes all that down the toilet.

According to researchers at F-Secure, “The issue allows a local intruder to backdoor almost any corporate laptop in a matter of seconds, even if the BIOS password, TPM Pin, Bitlocker and login credentials are in place. No, we’re not making this stuff up.”

This flaw has a high destructive potential and can be executed very quickly. The attacker does need to have physical access to the laptop but there are several scenarios where this could prove to be a trivial issue.

Harry Sintonen, one of F-Secure’s senior security consultants, describes using the “evil maid” scenario. This is where a pair of attackers identify a target and while one distracts the mark, the other accesses the computer. Since the exploit can be completed in seconds, this tactic is quite viable.

"AMT is no stranger to security weaknesses, with many other researchers finding multiple flaws within the system, but Sintonen’s discovery surprised even him."

The way the attack is accomplished is by rebooting the computer and then entering the boot menu. In most circumstances, this is the end of the line for an attacker because any competent IT pro would have enabled the BIOS password and the exploit could go no further.

However, on AMT machines, the attacker can select Intel’s Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) and log in using the default password “admin.” They can then change the password, enable remote access and set the user’s opt-in to “None.” What he has essentially done here is set up the machine to allow remote access without the user’s knowledge that the computer is being exploited.

To remote in, the attacker does have to be on the same network segment. However, Sintonen says that wireless access can be achieved with only a few extra steps.

Dealing with the problem can be a pain, especially for large companies with vast numbers of mobile assets. In most cases, the individual machines must be physically accessed and have the AMT default password changed or have the suite disabled altogether.

"The security issue seems like something lifted straight from IT security officers’ worst nightmares."

F-Secure advises that large companies first try to determine the number of affected devices remotely to find a more manageable number. There is no sense wasting time on laptops that do not have AMT.

“Organizations with Microsoft environments and domain connected devices can also take advantage of the System Center Configuration Manager to provision AMT,” said F-Secure. If in the process of reconfiguration, a device is found with the AMT password set to an unknown value, assume the worst and initiate an incident response

Google removes 60 apps from the Play Store following discovery of pornographic ads

Some of the ads use scareware pop-ups that warn users they’ve been infected with a virus. Clicking on the link to remove it directs them to “questionable” security apps within the Google Play Store, which could cause even more problems if installed.

Another element of Adult Swine is tricking victims into signing up to premium services and charging their accounts. It does this through another popup that claims users can win an iPhone by answering some simple questions. If someone completes the quiz, they’re asked to enter their phone number to receive the prize, but the information is really used to register for a premium service.

ONE PLUS 6

Display:-

OnePlus 6 comes with a 6.0 inches Capacitive Touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. Display type AMOLED (Corning Gorilla Glass 5).

Processor & Storage:-

The smartphone makes use of an Octa Core Processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 that is coupled with Adreno GPU, 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128 GB Storage default memory capacity. This storage can be expanded up to another No .

Camera:-

For imaging, the OnePlus 6 sports a 16 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera with 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps, HDR, 4K Video recording, OIS. Up front, the smartphone from OnePlus makes use of a 16 MP Camera selfie camera.

Connectivity:-

The connectivity aspects on board the OnePlus 6 includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, v2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS. Dual Sim (Nano + Nano).

Battery:-

The OnePlus 6 gets the power from a Non-removable Li-Po 3950 mAh battery.

Software:-

The OnePlus 6 runs Android OS, v8.0 (Oreo).

Sensors:-

OnePlus 6 comes packed with a series of sensors, like Fingerprint Sensor, NFC, Quick Charging.

Price:-

The smartphone is priced at Rs. 51,000. The device is available via leading offline stores.

Infocus Vision 3 (Midnight Black, 18:9 FullVision Display).

InFocus, like many other smartphone makers, had a muted 2017 in India. The company launched only two devices this year and its products were largely overshadowed by similarly priced offerings from the likes of Xiaomi. However, as we draw close to the year, the American smartphone maker, backed by contract manufacturer Foxconn, is preparing to put up a fight.

Highlights

• Design and Display are its USP
• Battery Life is commendable
• Camera fails to impress

InFocus clearly sees its Vision 3 smartphone as a big bet to stay competitive, even as new smartphone makers continue to enter the market. “Our new Vision 3 smartphone will give sleepless nights to competitors,” Piyush Puri, VP India and South Asia for InFocus and Sharp Mobile, said at the technical briefing of the smartphone. Puri added that 18:9 screens will be among the main requirements for smartphone buyers next year. So, the company is not waiting until early next year to launch a phone with 18:9 display.

The Vision 3 is the company’s first device to adopt that aspect ratio and does that at a low cost, which will be considerably difficult to match for most smartphone makers. InFocus Vision 3’s ingredients include: a big display, a large battery, a MediaTek chipset, dual cameras and a design that will set it apart. So, the obvious question is whether InFocus has compromised in any other area to offer that taller display at a low price. We review to find out.

InFocus Vision 3 Design and Display

Yes, the InFocus Vision 3’s design does not belong to its price segment. The biggest selling point of the device is the new design language that trims the bezels surrounding the display. Getting rid of bezels has been a common theme among smartphone makers in 2017 but the feature trickling down to the lower end of the price spectrum is remarkable in its own right.

The InFocus Vision 3 features a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, which translates to 1.03 million pixels. The LCD display on the Vision 3 offers 12.5 percent more pixels than a standard display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. Since there are more pixels than usual, the display looks significantly brighter than a traditional 720p panel. The display is also well supported by the auto-brightness setting which manages to optimize the display brightness according to ambient light.

Generate electricity from your Windows Using Solar Gaps Blinds

If solar panels on the roof offend your aesthetic sensibilities and Tesla’s sun-soaking roof tiles aren’t quite in your budget, then maybe the roof isn’t the right place for you to harvest the sun. SolarGaps allows you to do that from the window instead.

A set of window blinds equipped with solar panels, the rig allows you to harvest sunlight at home without complicated roof installations, so you can supplement your connection to the grid with sustainably-generated power. Since these are just windows blinds, there are no permanent installations, making it a straightforward plug-and-play solution that you can set up and remove at any time.

Each SolarGap look no different than traditional window blinds from afar, although you will notice the presence of photovoltaic cells once you start inspecting up close. Each 10-square foot window area covered by the blinds can generate as much 150W of power, which should be enough to power all the lights in your home, as well as three MacBooks all running at the same time. While they can be opened and closed much like any set of window blinds, it comes with an accompanying app (iOS and Android)

 where you can adjust them remotely, with options for various automated movements (e.g. it can align itself to maximize sun harvest all through the day). Each set of blinds is hooked up to a central dock with integrated outlets, where you can plug in your appliances and devices directly.

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