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Security failings in home routers exposed

Discussion in 'News @ WindowsBBS' started by Arie, 2014/02/24.

  1. 2014/02/24
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff Thread Starter

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    Serious security failings in home routers are getting more attention from both attackers and researchers.

    In recent weeks, attacks have been mounted on Linksys and Asus routers via loopholes that thieves could exploit.

    In Poland, reports suggest one gang has successfully adjusted router settings in a bid to steal cash.

    A separate study found many of the routers sold online have bugs that attackers could easily exploit.

    This week the Internet Storm Center (ISC) warned about a continuing attempt to exploit a vulnerability in 23 separate models of Linksys routers.

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    lj50 Lifetime Subscription

    lj50 SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Why not publish a list of the affected routers or would that be to0 easy for poor unsuspecting users while their money is being stolen.. I would like to know if I have one of them. I paid for the router.
     
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