Security News

ASUS Patches Root Command Execution Flaws Haunting Over a Dozen Router Models
2018-01-25 23:40

ASUS patched a bug that allowed attackers to pair two vulnerabilities to gain direct router access and execute commands as root.

Mirai-Based Masuta Botnet Weaponizes Old Router Vulnerability
2018-01-24 23:27

A new Internet of Things-targeting piece of malware based on Mirai’s publicly released source code has been observed at large, ensnaring devices into a botnet. read more

Botnet's Huawei Router Exploit Code Now Public
2018-01-02 14:49

Exploit code used by the Satori botnet to compromise Huawei routers via a zero-day vulnerability became public last week, researchers have discovered. read more

Code Used in Zero Day Huawei Router Attack Made Public
2017-12-28 19:01

Researchers warn of copycat type attacks as exploit code used in Mirai variant goes public.

Satori IoT Botnet Exploits Zero-Day to Zombify Huawei Routers
2017-12-23 08:48

Although the original creators of the infamous IoT malware Mirai have already been arrested and sent to jail, the variants of the notorious botnet are still in the game due to the availability of...

Huawei Router Vulnerability Used to Spread Mirai Variant
2017-12-22 23:09

Researchers have identified a vulnerability in a Huawei home router model that is being exploited by an adversary to spread a variant of the Mirai malware called Okiku, also known as Satori.

Mirai Variant "Satori" Targets Huawei Routers
2017-12-22 16:12

Hundreds of thousands of attempts to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in Huawei  read more

Avira Helps ISPs, Manufacturers Build Security Into Routers
2017-11-07 14:35

Avira, a firm known mostly for its antivirus products, announced on Monday the launch of a new IoT security solution designed to help Internet service providers (ISPs) and router manufacturers...

No Patches for Vulnerabilities in Linksys Wireless Routers
2017-10-19 09:45

IT security services and consulting company SEC Consult has disclosed the details of several apparently unpatched vulnerabilities affecting Linksys E-Series wireless home routers. read more

Netgear Fixes 50 Vulnerabilities in Routers, Switches, NAS Devices
2017-10-02 19:13

Netgear patches over a dozen vulnerabilities impacting its routers, switches and NAS devices.