networking
Critical vulnerability in RealTek SDK breaks routers’ security
A critical vulnerability in version 1.3 of the RealTek software development kit (SDK) has opened hole in D-Link and Trendnet Wi-Fi routers – and possibly many others, as …
D-Link’s failed patch for DIR-890L router adds a new hole
Prolific hacker Craig Heffner, who has a particular interest in hacking embedded devices, has recently documented the existence of a command injection bug in the firmware of …
Attackers can easily crack Belkin routers’ WPS PINs
A considerable number of routers manufactured by US-based Belkin use a flawed method for creating PINs for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), making them easily discoverable by …
Over 250,000 home routers sport same SSH keys, warns researcher
With a simple search, John Matherly, the creator of Shodan, has discovered with it more than 250,000 routers that share the same SSH key, meaning they also share the same …
Flaw in Netgear Wi-Fi routers exposes admin password, WLAN details
A number of Netgear home wireless routers sport a vulnerability that can be misused by unauthenticated attackers to obtain the administrator password, device serial number, …
Home routers in Spain and Argentina sport critical vulnerabilities
Spanish security researcher Eduardo Novella has discovered two critical vulnerabilities affecting a specific ADB Pirelli home wireless router deployed by Spanish broadband …
Asus wireless router flaw opens network to local attackers
A researcher has discovered a security hole in the firmware of several wireless Asus router models which could be exploited by an attacker to gain complete control of the …
State of the Internet: Attack traffic, DDoS, IPv4 and IPv6
Akamai today released its latest State of the Internet report, which provides insight into key global statistics such as connection speeds and broadband adoption across fixed …
Critical flaw on over 12M routers allows device hijacking, network compromise
A critical, easy to exploit vulnerability that opens more than 12 million SOHO routers around the world to remote compromise has been discovered by Check Point researchers. …
Linksys SOHO router owners urged to patch multiple vulnerabilities
Owners of a number of Linksys small office/home office routers have been urged last week to update their device’s firmware in order patch two vulnerabilities, one of …
Orgs choose network performance over security
An alarming number of organizations are disabling advanced firewall features in order to avoid significant network performance degradation, say the results of the Network …
Linksys releases high performance 4X4 wireless AC router
Linksys unveiled its first 4×4 Wireless AC router aimed at households with multiple internet users as well as single users who use the internet for high bandwidth …