Security News

New Exploit Kit Targets SOHO Routers
2018-12-11 17:43

A newly identified exploit kit is targeting home and small office routers in an attempt to compromise the mobile devices or desktop computers connected to the routers, according to Trend Micro. read more

TP-Link introduces next-generation WiFi routers that support Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
2018-12-11 04:00

TP-Link unveiled two new WiFi routers—the Archer AX6000 and the Archer AX11000. Both routers support the new 802.11ax wireless standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6. The 802.11ax standard features...

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.

“Classic” bugs open TP-Link’s SafeStream Gigabit Broadband VPN Router to attack
2018-11-20 12:51

Cisco Talos researchers have flagged four serious vulnerabilities in TP-Link’s SafeStream Gigabit Broadband VPN Router (TL-R600VPN). All four affect the device’s HTTP server, and can lead to...

Germany pushes router security rules, OpenWRT and CCC push back
2018-11-20 11:21

Hacker coalition wants device support timeline clarified, free firmware mandates Last week, in a attempt to address broadband router security, the German government published its suggestions for...

TP-Link Patches Remote Code Execution Flaws in SOHO Router
2018-11-19 19:28

Vulnerabilities recently addressed by WiFi device maker TP-Link in its TL-R600VPN small and home office (SOHO) router could allow remote code execution, Cisco Talos security researchers warn. read more

Botnet pwns 100,000 routers using ancient security flaw
2018-11-12 12:53

Researchers have stumbled on another large botnet that’s been hijacking home routers while nobody was paying attention.

Spammer scum hack 100,000 home routers via UPnP vulns to craft email-flinging botnet
2018-11-08 07:58

Look out for traffic to and from these IP addresses and ports Once again, a hundred thousand or more home routers have been press-ganged into a spam-spewing botnet, this time via Universal Plug...

Rapidly Growing Router Botnet Takes Advantage of 5-Year-Old Flaw
2018-11-07 16:23

A sophisticated proxy code has infected hundreds of thousands of devices already.

We asked 100 people to name a backdoored router. You said 'EE's 4GEE HH70'. Our survey says... Top answer!
2018-10-26 05:06

SSH hardcoded 'admin' login found, patch, er, patch coming? A Wi-Fi router flogged by British mobile network EE has a hidden administration account with a hardcoded username and password – and is...