Tag: router
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38C3: CCC-Hacker fordern maschinenlesbare TÜV-Plakette für vernetzte Geräte
Auf die Packungen “böser” Hard- und Software wie Plaste-Router oder smarte Uhren gehört ein Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum, hieß es bei den “Security Nightmares”. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/38C3-CCC-Hacker-fordern-maschinenlesbare-TUeV-Plakette-fuer-vernetzte-Geraete-10222324.html
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Malware botnets exploit outdated D-Link routers in recent attacks
Two botnets tracked as ‘Ficora’ and ‘Capsaicin’ have recorded increased activity in targeting D-Link routers that have reached end of life or are running outdated firmware versions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-botnets-exploit-outdated-d-link-routers-in-recent-attacks/
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Critical Flaw Exposes Four-Faith Routers to Remote Exploitation
SUMMARY: VulnCheck has discovered a critical new vulnerability (CVE-2024-12856) affecting Four-Faith industrial routers (F3x24 and F3x36), with evidence… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/critical-flaw-expose-four-faith-routers-remote-exploitation/
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Four-Faith Industrial Routers Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Gain Remote Access
A significant post-authentication vulnerability affecting Four-Faith industrial routers has been actively exploited in the wild. Assigned as CVE-2024-12856, this flaw allows attackers to execute unauthenticated remote command injections by leveraging the routers’ default credentials. Details of the Exploitation The vulnerability impacts at least two Four-Faith router models”, F3x24 and F3x36. It involves leveraging the /apply.cgi endpoint over HTTP…
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FICORA, CAPSAICIN Botnets Exploit Old D-Link Router Flaws for DDoS Attacks
Mirai and Keksec botnet variants are exploiting critical vulnerabilities in D-Link routers. Learn about the impact, affected devices, and how to protect yourself from these attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ficora-capsaicin-botnet-d-link-router-flaws-ddos-attacks/
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15,000+ Four-Faith Routers Exposed to New Exploit Due to Default Credentials
A high-severity flaw impacting select Four-Faith routers has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to new findings from VulnCheck.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12856 (CVSS score: 7.2), has been described as an operating system (OS) command injection bug affecting router models F3x24 and F3x36.The severity of the shortcoming is lower due to the fact…
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D-Link Botnet Attacks Surge in Global Spike
Mirari and Kaiten Botnet Variants Exploit Unpatched Routers. Attackers exploiting nearly decade-old D-Link router vulnerabilities drove a sharp rise in botnet activity in 2024 through variants of the Mirari and Kaiten taking advantage of unpatched devices. Operators of botnets known as Ficora and Capsaicin exploit nearly decade-old flaws. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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FICORA and Kaiten Botnets Exploit Old D-Link Vulnerabilities for Global Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a spike in malicious activity that involves roping vulnerable D-Link routers into two different botnets, a Mirai variant dubbed FICORA and a Kaiten (aka Tsunami) variant called CAPSAICIN.”These botnets are frequently spread through documented D-Link vulnerabilities that allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands via a GetDeviceSettings First seen on…
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A cyber attack hit Japan Airlines delaying ticket sales for flights
A cyberattack hit Japan Airlines (JAL), causing the suspension of ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday. A cyber attack hit Japan Airlines (JAL) on Thursday, the offensive began at 7:24 a.m. and impacted internal and external systems. The Associated Press reported that the attack disabled a router, causing system malfunctions and suspending ticket sales…
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New botnet exploits vulnerabilities in NVRs, TP-Link routers
A new Mirai-based malware campaign is actively exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including DigiEver DS-2105 Pro DVRs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-botnet-exploits-vulnerabilities-in-nvrs-tp-link-routers/
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MSSP Market Update: U.S. Eyes Ban of TP-Link Routers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-u-s-eyes-ban-of-tp-link-routers
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US Considers TP-Link Ban After Volt Typhoon Hacking Campaign
Major Chinese Router Manufacturer Facing Increased Scrutiny After Chinese Espionage. U.S. authorities have launched multiple investigations while reportedly considering banning the widely popular Chinese-manufactured TP-Link routers amid ongoing security risks linked to Chinese cyberespionage and hacking campaigns targeting American critical infrastructure sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/us-considers-tp-link-ban-after-volt-typhoon-hacking-campaign-a-27139
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Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/faa-mystery-drone-ban/
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Mirai botnet actively targeting vulnerable Juniper routers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/mirai-botnet-actively-targeting-vulnerable-juniper-routers
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US Ban on TP-Link Routers More About Politics Than Exploitation Risk
While a number of threat groups have used TP-Link bugs to infiltrate networks, a proposed ban of the company’s popular routers is more about geopolitics than actual cybersecurity, and that may not be a bad thing. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/us-ban-tp-link-routers-politics-exploitation-risk
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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention
DDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation, like hardening your networks, provisioning your resources, deploying strong protections, planning ahead, and actively monitoring…
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet scanning for Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks scanning the Internet for Session Smart routers using default credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-scanning-for-session-smart-routers/
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Routers with default passwords are attracting Mirai infections, Juniper says
Beginning December 11, customers started reporting “suspicious behavior” on their Session Smart Routers, Juniper says, and they had one thing in common: They were still using the factory-set passwords on the devices.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/routers-with-default-passwords-mirai-malware-juniper
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Mirai botnet targets SSR devices, Juniper Networks warns
Juniper Networks warns that a Mirai botnet is targeting SSR devices with default passwords after unusual activity was reported on December 11, 2024. Juniper Networks is warning that a Mirai botnet is targeting Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords. Multiple customers reported anomalous activity on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December…
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Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with Default Passwords
Juniper Networks is warning that Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords are being targeted as part of a malicious campaign that deploys the Mirai botnet malware.The company said it’s issuing the advisory after “several customers” reported anomalous behavior on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December 11, 2024.”These systems have been infected…
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting Session Smart Routers
Juniper Networks says a Mirai botnet is ensnaring session smart router devices that are using default passwords. The post Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting Session Smart Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-targeting-session-smart-routers/
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US considers banning TP-Link routers over cybersecurity concerns
The U.S. government may ban TP-Link routers in 2025 if investigations confirm their use could pose a national security risk. The U.S. government is investigating whether TP-Link routers, linked to cyberattacks, pose a national security risk, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to the WSJ, the U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers starting in…
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US reportedly mulls TP-Link router ban over national security risk
It could end up like Huawei -Trump’s gonna get ya, get ya, get ya First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/18/us_govt_probes_tplink_routers/
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US considers banning TP-Link routers over cybersecurity risks
The U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers starting next year if ongoing investigations find that their use in cyberattacks poses a national security risk. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-considers-banning-tp-link-routers-over-cybersecurity-risks/
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Multiple SHARP Routers Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in SHARP routers, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges or compromise sensitive data. Labeled under JVN#61635834, the vulnerabilities highlight significant security concerns for affected devices. Overview and Key Vulnerabilities JPCERT/CC, alongside security expert Shuto Imai of LAC Co., Ltd., has detailed several critical vulnerabilities affecting SHARP…
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That cheap webcam? HiatusRAT may be targeting it, FBI warns
Webcams have been a key part of business and home offices everywhere, especially since the COVID pandemic hit. But they are not often high-quality products, especially if used only sporadically, as many consumers and remote workers are content with a cheap one from China. This not only causes regular hardware problems, but it can also be…
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Hackers Using New IoT/OT Malware IOCONTROL To Control IP Cameras, Routers, PLCs, HMIs And Firewalls
Tags: attack, cctv, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, iot, iran, malware, router, vulnerabilityRecent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including fuel management systems and water treatment facilities in Israel and the US, have been attributed to the Iranian-backed CyberAv3ngers. The attacks, leveraging a custom-built malware named IOCONTROL, exploit vulnerabilities in IoT and OT devices, such as routers, PLCs, HMIs, and firewalls. The malware, designed to operate on various platforms,…