Security News > 2020 > March > Hackers Hijack Routers to Spread Malware Via Coronavirus Apps
Cybercriminals are hijacking routers and changing Domain Name System settings, in order to redirect victims to attacker controlled sites promoting fake coronavirus information apps.
This latest attack shows that hackers are becoming more creative in how they leverage the coronavirus pandemic.
"Attackers seem to have been probing the internet for vulnerable routers, managing to compromise them - potentially via bruteforcing passwords - and changing their DNS IP settings."
The attackers will then hijack the router and alter their DNS IP addresses.
Attackers continue to leverage coronavirus-themed cyberattacks as panic around the global pandemic continues - including malware attacks, booby-trapped URLs and credential-stuffing scams.
News URL
https://threatpost.com/hackers-hijack-routers-to-spread-malware-via-coronavirus-apps/154170/
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