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Router attack exploits UPnP and NSA malware to target PCs

2018-12-03 12:35

The UPnProxy router compromise uncovered earlier in 2018 is now being used to attack computers on networks connected to the same gateways.

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https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/12/03/router-attack-exploits-upnp-and-nsa-malware-to-target-pcs/

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