Security News

Beta Firmware Updates Available for Vulnerable Netgear Routers (Threatpost)
2016-12-13 21:25

Netgear has built beta firmware updates for its Nighthawk routers vulnerable to a command injection attack disclosed last week.

Netgear pushes out beta firmware for vulnerable router models (Help Net Security)
2016-12-13 20:08

Netgear has confirmed that eight of its router models are vulnerable to device hijacking due to a vulnerability that can be easily exploited by remote, unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability...

Netgear Routers Remain Exposed to Critical Flaw (Threatpost)
2016-12-12 19:30

Netgear has confirmed a critical vulnerability in its Nighthawk routers that expose devices to command injection attacks. A public exploit is available.

Critical flaw opens Netgear routers to hijacking (Help Net Security)
2016-12-12 15:16

Several Netgear router models can be easily hijacked by remote, unauthenticated attackers, CERT/CC has warned on Friday. The vulnerability that allows this takeover can be exploited by simply...

New Mirai Variant Targets Routers, Knocks 900,000 Offline (Threatpost)
2016-11-29 19:17

Attackers are targeting DSL routers this week with what's being called a potent new variant of the Mirai malware that knocked offline major Internet companies like Twitter and Spotify last month.

Deutsche Telekom confirms malware attack on its routers (Help Net Security)
2016-11-29 00:09

German telecom and ISP giant Deutsche Telekom has confirmed that the connectivity problems some 900,000 of its customers experienced on Sunday are the result of a hack attempt. “Following the...

Cisco Patches Critical Bugs in 900 Series Routers, Prime Home Server (Threatpost)
2016-11-03 15:06

Cisco Systems has issued two critical advisories addressing flaws in its 900 Series Routers and its Cisco Prime Home server.