firmware security

Everything SecOps Monitor has reported about firmware security: 2 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.

Vulnerabilities

How SWUpdate CVE-2026-109399 Bypasses Certificate Validation to Install Malicious Firmware Updates

A critical flaw in SWUpdate allows attackers to bypass certificate checks by embedding untrusted intermediates in CMS signatures, enabling unauthorized firmware installation.

Oct 12, 2026

Malware & Ransomware

What Is the Difference Between Firmware and Malware

Firmware malware hides in persistent storage, allowing it to survive operating system reinstalls and evade standard security scans that only check volatile memory.

Oct 11, 2026