Security News

Router Vulnerabilities Disclosed in July Remain Unpatched (Threatpost)
2017-01-17 17:05

Command injection vulnerabilities and accessible default admin credentials in home routers distributed by Thailand’s largest broadband provider remain unpatched despite private disclosures to the...

FTC: D-Link Failed to Secure Routers, IP Cameras (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 21:57

The FTC alleged Thursday that D-Link neglected to adequately secure its wireless routers and IP cameras, putting its consumers at risk.

Android Trojan Switcher Infects Routers via DNS Hijacking (Threatpost)
2016-12-28 09:00

A new Android Trojan, Switcher, uses victims' devices to infect WiFi routers and funnel users of the network to malicious sites.

Week in review: Yahoo breach, malvertising targeting routers, the economics of ransomware (Help Net Security)
2016-12-18 12:10

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Malvertising campaign compromises routers instead of computers The attackers current main goal is to change DNS...

Malvertising campaign compromises routers instead of computers (Help Net Security)
2016-12-16 13:15

The DNSChanger exploit kit is back and more effective than ever, and is being used in a widespread malvertising attack whose goal is to compromise small/home office routers. According to...

DNSChanger Exploit Kit Hijacks Routers, Not Browsers (Threatpost)
2016-12-15 18:56

An exploit kit called DNSChanger is attacking routers, not browsers, through a malvertising campaign.

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...