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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Experts at SEC Consult discovered several security issues in various Zyxel devices that allow to hack them via unauthenticated DNS requests. The first issue is an information disclosure flaw via unauthenticated external DNS requests that affect Zyxel devices from the USG, UAG, ATP, VPN and NXC series. ” reads the advisory.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 16, 2023
Milisic discovered pre-loaded malware into its firmware. Milisic purchased the T95 Android TV box to run Pi-hole , which is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application. The malicious code embedded in the firmware of the device acts like the Android CopyCat malware.
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Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Attackers have already hijacked over 100,000 home routers, the malicious code allows to modify DNS settings to hijack the traffic and redirect users to phishing websites. GhostDNS reminds us of the infamous DNSChanger malware that made the headlines for its ability to change DNS settings on the infected device.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Unlike other IoT DDoS botnets, Ttint implements 12 remote access functions such as Socket5 proxy for router devices, tampering with router firewall and DNS settings, executing remote custom system commands. According to the experts, Tenda routers running a firmware version between AC9 to AC18 are vulnerable to the attack.
Security Affairs
JULY 13, 2019
The campaign uncovered by Avast aimed at silently modifying the Brazilian users’ Domain Name System (DNS) settings to redirect victims to malicious websites mimicking legitimate ones. In some cases the router is reconfigured to use rogue DNS servers, which redirect victims to phishing pages that closely look like real online banking sites.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The botnet was created to launch DDoS attacks and to insert advertisements in the legitimate HTTP traffic of the victims, most of which are in China (96%). Every time a vendor made some attempts to address the problem, the botmaster pushed out multiple firmware updates on the fiber routers to maintain their control. million devices.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 24, 2018
“ Experts found hardcoded credentials in the firmware that are used to connect to a private broker through the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol for exchanging messages with remote IoT boards and sensors. ’ ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.
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