Tag: router
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Nexcorium Mirai variant exploits TBK DVR flaw to launch DDoS attacks
A Mirai variant called Nexcorium exploits a flaw in TBK DVRs to infect devices and use them in DDoS attacks, along with outdated TP-Link routers. Fortinet researchers found that threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in TBK DVRs and end-of-life TP-Link routers to spread a Mirai variant called Nexcorium. >>IoT devices are increasingly prime targets for…
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Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end”‘of”‘life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.The attack targeting TBK DVR devices has been found to exploit CVE-2024-3721 (CVSS score: 6.3), a medium-severity command injection vulnerability affecting…
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TP-Link routers face exploitation attempt linked to high-severity flaw
Researchers warn a potential botnet is targeting a vulnerability in end-of-life devices.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/tp-link-routers-exploitation-high-severity-flaw/817831/
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TP-Link Routers Hit by Mirai in CVE-2023-33538 Attacks
Hackers are actively scanning for vulnerable TP-Link home routers to push Mirai-style malware, abusing CVE-2023-33538 in a new wave of automated attacks. While the current exploit attempts are technically flawed, researchers warn that the underlying bug is real and dangerous when combined with default credentials and end”‘of”‘life firmware. It affects TL”‘WR940N v2/v4, TL”‘WR740N v1/v2 and…
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FCC exempts Netgear from foreign router ban
The commission did not explain its action beyond citing a Defense Department determination. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/fcc-netgear-foreign-router-ban-exemption/817560/
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Command integrity breaks in the LLM routing layer
Systems that rely on LLM agents often send requests through intermediary routing services before reaching a model. These routers connect to different providers through a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/16/llm-router-security-risk-agent-commands/
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wolfSSL Vulnerability Hits IoT, Routers and Military Systems, Update to 5.9.1 Now
Critical wolfSSL flaw CVE-2026-5194 allows digital ID forgery across billions of devices, update to version 5.9.1 to fix the issue and reduce risk. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/wolfssl-vulnerability-iot-routers-military-systems/
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TP-Link Devices at Risk as Multiple Security Flaws Enable Takeover
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered five significant security vulnerabilities in the TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 router. If left unpatched, these critical flaws could allow attackers to take full control of the device, steal sensitive network data, and compromise connected systems. Because routers serve as the primary gateway for all internet traffic, compromising this device gives attackers…
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Zwei Drittel aller OT-Angriffe zielen auf Perimeter-Geräte – Industrielle Router im Fadenkreuz von Cyberangreifern
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/forescout-honeypot-ot-perimeter-geraete-angriffe-ssh-telnet-a-73cd48de480367ed69f0dfbfcb1dd385/
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What to Know About CyberAv3ngers: The IRGC-Linked Group Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, cctv, chatgpt, cisa, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, dns, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, kev, leak, linux, malicious, malware, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, office, openai, password, radius, resilience, risk, router, service, siem, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Iran-affiliated threat group has evolved from defacing water utility displays to deploying custom ICS malware and exploiting Rockwell Automation PLCs across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. Key takeaways: CyberAv3ngers is a state-directed threat group operating under Iran’s IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six named officials in February 2024 and the State Department…
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Inside the FBI’s router takedown that cut off APT28’s ‘tremendous access’
FBI cyber chief Brett Leatherman told CyberScoop the Russian GRU campaign was unique in how it could propagate from routers to beyond. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fbi-operation-masquerade-russian-gru-router-takedown-brett-leatherman/
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Masjesu botnet targets IoT devices while evading high-profile networks
Masjesu is a stealthy DDoS-for-hire botnet targeting IoT devices, active since 2023 and designed to stay hidden by avoiding high-profile networks. Masjesu is a stealthy botnet active since 2023, advertised as a DDoS-for-hire service. It targets IoT devices like routers and gateways, spanning multiple architectures. Designed for persistence, it executes carefully, avoiding high-profile IP ranges…
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Russian Hackers Exploit SOHO Routers for DNS Hijacking Campaign
The rise of SOHO router compromise campaigns has exposed a critical weakness in global network security, particularly as threat actors like Forest Blizzard continue to exploit poorly secured home and small-office devices. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/soho-router-compromise-forest-blizzard/
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Russian Hackers Exploit SOHO Routers for DNS Hijacking Campaign
The rise of SOHO router compromise campaigns has exposed a critical weakness in global network security, particularly as threat actors like Forest Blizzard continue to exploit poorly secured home and small-office devices. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/soho-router-compromise-forest-blizzard/
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Russian Hackers Exploit SOHO Routers for DNS Hijacking Campaign
The rise of SOHO router compromise campaigns has exposed a critical weakness in global network security, particularly as threat actors like Forest Blizzard continue to exploit poorly secured home and small-office devices. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/soho-router-compromise-forest-blizzard/
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Russische Hackergruppe APT28 – Verfassungsschutz warnt vor Angriffen auf TP-Link-Router
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/apt28-tp-link-router-verfassungsschutz-warnung-a-7b9e57875c6e2adf89a9a0f1954e9f34/
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Russia’s Forest Blizzard Nabs Rafts of Logins Via SOHO Routers
Heard of fileless malware? How about malwareless cyber espionage? Russia’s APT28 is spying on global organizations by modifying just one DNS setting in vulnerable routers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russia-forest-blizzard-logins-soho-routers
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ISMG Editors: Anthropic Bug Finder Sparks Zero-Day Dread
Also: How AI May Democratize Cybercrime and How Everyday Routers Enable Espionage. In this week’s ISMG panel, four ISMG editors discussed big shifts in cybersecurity: Anthropic’s dangerous new AI model that can uncover thousands of zero-days, growing concerns about a surge in AI-driven flaws, and the FBI disrupting a Russian espionage campaign targeting everyday routers.…
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Arelion employs NETSCOUT Arbor DDoS protection products
Tags: ai, attack, automation, business, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, detection, government, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mitigation, monitoring, network, risk, router, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat“As a Tier-1 Internet carrier supporting the majority of global Internet traffic, this continued collaboration reflects our ongoing investment in best-of-breed network security solutions to protect the technology ecosystem. Our partnership combines Arelion’s global network performance and NETSCOUT’s leading Arbor DDoS attack protection solutions to provide world-class experiences for our customers.” Scott Nichols, Chief Commercial…
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New Chaos Variant Targets Misconfigured Cloud Deployments, Adds SOCKS Proxy
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new variant ofmalware called Chaosthat’scapable of hitting misconfigured cloud deployments, marking an expansion of the botnet’s targeting infrastructure.”Chaos malware is increasingly targeting misconfigured cloud deployments, expanding beyond its traditional focus on routers and edge devices,” Darktrace said in a new report. First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/04/new-chaos-variant-targets-misconfigured.html
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Masjesu Botnet Emerges as DDoSHire Service Targeting Global IoT Devices
Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the curtain on a stealthy botnet that’s designed for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.Called Masjesu, the botnet has been advertised via Telegram as a DDoS-for-hire service since it first surfaced in 2023. It’s capable of targeting a wide range of IoT devices, such as routers and gateways, spanning multiple architectures.”Built for First…
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Operation Masquerade: FBI Disrupts Russian Router Hacking Campaign
Operation Masquerade: The FBI and DoJ disrupted a Russian GRU campaign that hijacked routers via DNS attacks to spy on users and steal credentials. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-masquerade-fbi-russia-router-hacking/
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US operation evicts Russia from hacked SOHO routers used to breach critical infrastructure
The newly disclosed cyberattack campaign is the latest evidence of the threat end-of-life routers pose to major organizations. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/russia-routers-hacking-dns-fbi-disruption/816960/
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Russian hacking group targets home and small office routers to spy on users
The FBI, NCSC, and Microsoft warn of an ongoing Russian campaign hijacking DNS settings on home and small office routers to spy on users. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/russian-hacking-group-targets-home-and-small-office-routers-to-spy-on-users/
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Russian Forest Blizzard Hackers Hijack Home Routers for Global Spying
Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals how Russian hacking group Forest Blizzard uses home routers for DNS hijacking and spying. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/russian-forest-blizzard-hackers-hijack-home-routers/
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Thousands of consumer routers hacked by Russia’s military
End-of-life routers in homes and small offices hacked in 120 countries. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/04/russias-military-hacks-thousands-of-consumer-routers-to-steal-credentials/
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Forest Blizzard leverages router compromises to launch AiTM attacks, target Outlook sessions
Invisible path to enterprise systems: This attack poses a serious risk to enterprises because, instead of beginning at the corporate perimeter, it starts from employee environments that are often less secure. Threat actors target vulnerable home or small office routers, which often have weak default passwords or unpatched software.The shift to remote work has dramatically…
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Britons warned about Russian hackers targeting internet routers for espionage
Expert stresses importance of staying alert for unusual activity, as hackers could ‘take you to fake sites'<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/08/keir-starmer-iran-war-trump-ceasefire-gulf-strait-of-hormuz-labour-conservatives-liberal-democrats-reform-scotland-holyrood-uk-politics-latest-news-updates”>UK politics live latest updates</li></ul>Russian hackers are exploiting commonly sold internet routers to harvest information for espionage purposes, the UK’s cybersecurity agency has said.The hack could allow attackers to obtain users’ credentials, redirect them to fake sites, and…
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Chaos malware expands from routers to Linux cloud servers
Chaos, Go-based malware first documented by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, has historically targeted routers and edge devices. A new variant observed in March 2026 shows the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/08/chaos-malware-cloud-misconfigured-servers/
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Masjesu Botnet Targets Routers in Commercial DDoS Attacks
Hackers are abusing the Masjesu botnet to run high-volume DDoS-for-hire attacks against routers, gateways, and other exposed IoT infrastructure, turning everyday network hardware into commercial attack firepower. Operating quietly since early 2023 and still active in 2026, Masjesu (also known as XorBot) shows how mature, stealth-focused botnets are reshaping the DDoS marketplace. Masjesu is a commercially run…