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New Ruckus Unleashed Product Line Exploit Discovered by SAM Seamless Network

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11 months ago

August 2, 2023

Vulnerability enables attacker to remotely gain full control over network devices. Ruckus has issued a patch for affected products
TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SAM Seamless Network (SAM), the global leader of cloud-native security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and IoTs, has discovered a vulnerability affecting 31 networking products from RUCKUS® Networks, part of CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a provider of products and solutions for wired and wireless networks. By exploiting this vulnerability an attacker can remotely gain full control over these Ruckus network devices. SAM has reported its findings to Ruckus, and is now disclosing them publicly after Ruckus had taken the necessary steps to rectify the situation.
The authenticated remote command execution vulnerability was found in the “Ruckus Unleashed” product line’s firmware (R510_200.14.6.1.179), and 31 products that are using the same web-based management interface version of Ruckus Unleashed are affected.
SAM’s cybersecurity researchers discovered the flaw in an internal daemon associated with the web server, which manifests itself while parsing specific messages within one of the web components. The exploit can be triggered relatively quickly, if the attacker has LAN/WAN access to the AP’s management interface. Upon successful exploitation, an attacker gains full control over the remote Ruckus Unleashed device, obtaining a fully privileged root shell.
This vulnerability exposes networks based on the affected devices to the risk of an attacker installing malware on the Ruckus AP, or gaining unauthorized access to the Ruckus mesh topology, connected client traffic, and other critical information.
A CVE ID from MITRE is pending (as of July 31, 2023).
SAM had reached out to Ruckus and provided its findings. Ruckus had promptly responded, and had communicated effectively with SAM from the initial vulnerability submission until the resolution of this issue. Ruckus’ disclosure of this vulnerability and additional details on relevant patches related to affected products can be found in Ruckus’ Security Bulletin 20230731 at this link.
SAM’s cybersecurity solutions, which are protecting home and business networks at some of the world’s largest ISPs, secure the network by protecting the router, the network and the devices connected to the network – and require no software installation on any of the end user’s devices. SAM’s device fingerprinting technology is used to identify the devices on the network and any change in device roster, and enables not only constant awareness to any abnormal device or network behavior, but a truly seamless and automated “no touch” user onboarding and continuous operation.
“SAM has a proactive approach to IoT security, and an ongoing commitment to detect and defend against cybersecurity attacks, invasion of privacy, and personal information theft,” said Sivan Rauscher, CEO and Co-founder of SAM Seamless Network. “Having our own dedicated team of cybersecurity researchers enables SAM to not only incorporate updated cybersecurity mitigation practices within our solutions when they are provided by device vendors, but also actively discover new vulnerabilities in network-attached devices, investigate them, alert the relevant vendor, responsibly disclose the vulnerabilities to the cybersecurity community, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on rectifying the vulnerabilities.”
“Known device vulnerabilities that have already been resolved by their vendors are being mitigated by default,” explains Nadav Lieberman, SAM’s VP Data and Innovation. “However, when a new vulnerability is discovered – either by us or another party – and a patch is not issued by the vendor immediately, we create and apply the appropriate mitigation process, which can be a network policy update, code injection, etc., and use Hot Patching to secure the affected devices until an official patch is deployed by the vendor. SAM’s hot patching really shines when it comes to secure IoT devices, known to be very challenging to secure and update, but it is especially critical when dealing with devices that are no longer supported by their vendor (“End of life”) but are still at risk due to new vulnerabilities affecting them.”
SAM wishes to recognize the outstanding and comprehensive research that has been done by “alephsecurity” in discovering prior exploits in Ruckus’ products, which proved to be an important supporting asset to SAM’s research efforts during the recent discovery.
About SAM The leading provider of cloud-native security and intelligence services for unmanaged networks and connected devices, covering upwards of 500 million devices globally. With its intuitive AI technology, SAM addresses the challenges of our hyperconnected world, in which an explosion of IoT devices exposes potential attack surfaces for companies and consumers alike. SAM’s device-agnostic software provides deep network visibility to protect against sophisticated cyber-attacks in real-time and prevent the spread of zero-day attacks. By using its unique cloud-based device and threat intelligence, SAM studies and identifies the behavior of every device to create customized protection for all home and SMB users, forming a bulletproof network.
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Wavenet Takes Centre Stage at DTW – Ignite 2024 in Copenhagen

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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SINGAPORE, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wavenet, a pioneering technology company renowned for its advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, showcased its innovative prowess at the DTW – Ignite 2024 event. This prestigious gathering of global telecom industry leaders highlighted the pivotal role of AI and emerging trends reshaping the telecommunications landscape.

As a trailblazer with over two decades of expertise in digitising and transforming global telecom operations, Wavenet’s CEO, Suren Pinto, captivated the audience at the ‘AI at Scale’ forum. His presentation, titled ‘Copilot to Autopilot – A Telco’s AI Roadmap for Hyperconnected CX,’ detailed Wavenet’s cutting-edge Contact Center AI solutions that are revolutionising major telecom companies in Colombia, Cambodia, and Bolivia. Pinto underscored the transformative potential of intelligent and immersive customer experiences in a world driven by convenience and hyperconnectivity. He explained how integrating Copilot and Autopilot technologies is set to redefine telco roadmaps, ushering in a seamless and intuitive future for customer interactions. Additionally, Pinto demonstrated the future potential of customer experience (CX) with Apple Vision Pro-led demonstrations, showcasing the confluence of intelligent and immersive technology.
Reflecting on the event, Wavenet VP of Marketing and Communications, Peumi Rodrigo, expressed, “Returning to DTW in Copenhagen this year was a tremendous opportunity that solidified our positioning as a Bronze Partner. We received phenomenal feedback on our telecom solutions. Our state-of-the-art contact centre AI, zero-touch digital marketplace, and next-gen low-code/no-code development studio applications exemplify our commitment to revolutionising the telecom industry at an exponential pace. Our focus on intelligent and immersive customer experiences, combined with our array of value-added solutions and trusted by customers globally with continuous innovations, positions us to drive significant industry transformation.”
Wavenet’s innovative excellence was further recognised at DTW with the prestigious Open Innovation Catalyst Award for the ‘Gen AI Powered Toolkit for Network and Service Management.’ This groundbreaking initiative, in collaboration with key industry players such as Clarity Global, du, Mobily, Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd, PLDT, Smart Communications, Inc., Sri Lanka Telecom, Telekom Malaysia, Tech Mahindra, Nart Informatics – TechNarts, Telia, TurkNet, and Waylay, aims to revolutionise network resource management, ensuring peak performance and customer satisfaction through generative AI-based solutions.
With strategically located offices in Singapore, Colombia, Africa, Australia, Malaysia, Romania, and Sri Lanka, Wavenet is a global ISV dedicated to driving intelligent digital transformation across the telecommunications and digital enterprise sectors, influencing billions of users worldwide.
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Gupshup collaborates with Philippines’ leading Neobank Tonik, offers Generative AI chatbot to bring innovation in digital banking

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4 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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SINGAPORE and MANILA, Philippines, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup, the world’s leading Conversation Cloud today announced its partnership with Tonik Bank, the first digital-only neobank in the Philippines, to develop a state-of-the-art Generative AI chatbot for Tonik’s mobile app. The innovative solution aims to provide Tonik’s customers with instant and accurate answers to frequently asked questions, revolutionizing the way they interact with their bank.

The Generative AI chatbot, powered by Gupshup’s advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) technologies, is designed to understand and respond to customer queries with human-like precision and empathy. By leveraging the latest advancements in AI, the chatbot can engage in contextual conversations, providing personalized and relevant information to each customer.
Tonik is the first digital bank in the Philippines to leverage Generative AI for customer service. By integrating the chatbot into their mobile app, Tonik Bank aims to provide their customers with instant access to information, reducing wait times and improving overall satisfaction.
“The integration of Gupshup’s ACE LLM into our operations has been truly transformative. We’ve witnessed significant value in its ability to automate routine tasks, elevate customer service, and boost our overall efficiency. This technology has the potential to revolutionize our operations, and we are excited to further explore its capabilities and implement it across our business,” said Sateesh Reddy, Deputy Chief Technology Officer of Tonik Bank.
Since the implementation of Gupshup’s technology, nine out of ten customer queries are now directed through Tonik’s in-app chat feature, where the AI autonomously resolves 75% of the queries without human intervention. This has not only amplified the efficiency of Tonik’s in-house customer care team by 4.3 times but also empowered them to dedicate more time to resolving intricate issues, ensuring that customers receive the personalized support they need.
The Generative AI chatbot solution is expected to generate significant cost savings for Tonik, with an estimated total of over USD 20 million over the next three years.
“Our partnership with Tonik Bank exemplifies the future of BFSI. As the sector evolves, Gen AI will be crucial to deliver seamless, personalized, and efficient customer experiences. Our chatbot solution is designed to do just that, empowering banks like Tonik to focus on what matters most – building strong relationships with their customers,” said Beerud Sheth, Co-founder and CEO of Gupshup.
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Seedtag Enters Australian Market with Acquisition of JustEggs

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4 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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The global contextual advertising company enters the Australian market with acquisition of JustEggs, expanding its footprint in the APAC region
SYDNEY, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Seedtag, the global leader in contextual advertising, announced today that the company has acquired JustEggs, an Australian-owned creative intelligence business that drives measurable digital solutions for brands and advertisers. The acquisition is a strategic move to support business growth across the APAC region by introducing Seedtag’s proprietary contextual AI technology, Liz, to the Australian market.

Founded in 2013, JustEggs specialises in leveraging its innovative digital solutions to create engaging campaigns that offer true value for brands and advertisers. Starting in July, JustEggs will integrate Seedtag’s privacy-first targeting technologies into its offering to further enhance its advertising solutions, providing more targeted and effective campaigns for its clients through the power of contextual AI. To ensure a smooth integration of both technologies, Seedtag and JustEggs will work closely together while delivering a seamless experience to their partners. JustEggs’ CEO and Founder, Nik Kontoulas, will remain with the company, assuming the role of Managing Director ANZ.
The number of internet users in Australia is expected to exceed 23.3 million by 2025, achieving an impressive internet penetration rate of over 89% – according to Statista. For Seedtag, entering the Australian market was a natural step toward fulfilling its mission of becoming the contextual partner for brands, agencies, and publishers. Australia will now benefit from privacy-first advertising that reaches consumers through their real-time interests at scale. This launch follows Seedtag’s successful market entries in India and Peru in 2023 and Canada in 2024.
For over a decade, Seedtag has been developing its in-house contextual AI technology, Liz, to meet the ever evolving needs of the adtech industry. In 2024, Seedtag was awarded “Best Contextual Targeting Offering” at Digiday Media Awards. The acquisition of JustEggs increases Seedtag’s presence to a total of 17 markets.
“The acquisition of JustEggs is a clear example of Seedtag’s willingness to continue its international expansion into the APAC region,” said Albert Nieto, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Seedtag. “We are very excited to partner with one of the best teams in our industry to bring contextual intelligence to new heights.”
“Teaming up with Seedtag thrusts us into a fresh era of digital advertising innovation for the ANZ market,” said Nik Kontoulas, founder of JustEggs. “With their proprietary tech and global reach, we’re geared up for success in a cookieless world and beyond. It’s an exciting journey ahead.”
“Australia is a very sophisticated, data and technology-led market, and we have much to contribute to this local digital advertising industry,” said Dal Gill, VP of New Markets at Seedtag. “Following our successful entry into India, this is the second market we have opened in the APAC region. I’m confident that our unique contextual advertising solutions will greatly benefit Australian brands and publishers in achieving their advertising goals while meeting the demand for privacy-first, scalable targeting.”
About Seedtag
Seedtag is the leading contextual advertising company that creates highly impactful and engaging digital ads within relevant premium content, powering targeting and returns for top publishers and the finest brands. The company’s contextual AI, Liz, allows brands to engage with consumers within their universe of interest on a cookie-free basis.
Seedtag was founded in Madrid in 2014 by two ex-googlers who wanted to get the most out of editorial images. Today, it is a global company with more than 600 employees and a significant international presence, with offices in Spain, France, Italy, UK, Benelux, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, UAE, Peru, Canada, US, India and Australia.
About JustEggs
Founded in 2013 JustEggs specialize in the convergence of creative, media and data, helping 100+ brands drive customer acquisition and retention.
The mission always remains to evolve the digital ad market with effective and measurable digital ad solutions that drive relevancy for consumers and real world results for retail marketers.
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