Newly discovered router flaw being hammered by in-the-wild attacks

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by lotuseclat79, Nov 29, 2016.

  1. lotuseclat79

    lotuseclat79 Registered Member

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  2. plat1098

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    You know something? I saw this and then wrote my ISP a little email referencing the ArsTechnica article. I didn't expect a response (New York City? Optimum/Comcast? :argh:) but in just one measly hour, I got a very good, no BS response and some additional reassuring info. It's very serious, alright.

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  3. TheWindBringeth

    TheWindBringeth Registered Member

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    On the subject of password protection, be aware that some router password protection schemes aren't entirely sound. Examples would include a common password that can leak and/or a password mechanism that uses an algorithm which can be determined/predicted.

    @david banner: This thread may interest you.
     
  4. plat1098

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    OK, yes I see. How about if you already have software that scrambles or encrypts your keystrokes? I also intended to lean on Optimum as some of their older hardware is still in extensive circulation. I urged them to be proactive, and it seems, to some extent, they're listening.
     
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