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D-Link urges users to retire VPN routers impacted by unfixed RCE flaw
D-Link is warning customers to replace end-of-life VPN router models after a critical unauthenticated, remote code execution vulnerability was discovered that will not be fixed on these devices. The flaw was discovered and reported to D-Link by security researcher ‘delsploit,’ but technical details have been withheld from the public to avoid triggering mass exploitation attempts in […]
Volt Typhoon rebuilds malware botnet following FBI disruption
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Volt Typhoon has begun to rebuild its “KV-Botnet” malware botnet after it was disrupted by law enforcement in January, according to researchers from SecurityScorecard. Volt Typhoon is a Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage threat group that is believed to have infiltrated critical U.S. infrastructure, among other networks worldwide, since at least five years ago. Their primary […]
D-Link fixes critical RCE, hardcoded password flaws in WiFi 6 routers
D-Link has fixed critical vulnerabilities in three popular wireless router models that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access the devices using hardcoded credentials. The impacted models are popular in the consumer networking market, especially among users looking for high-end WiFi 6 routers (DIR-X) and mesh networking systems (COVR). The bulletin lists five […]
Netgear warns users to patch auth bypass, XSS router flaws
Netgear warned customers to update their devices to the latest available firmware, which patches stored cross-site scripting (XSS) and authentication bypass vulnerabilities in several WiFi 6 router models. The stored XSS security flaw (fixed in firmware version 1.0.0.72 and tracked as PSV-2023-0122) impacts the XR1000 Nighthawk gaming router. While the company didn’t disclose any details regarding […]
TP-Link Archer GE800 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router promises scorching performance, 10 Gbps ports, and thankfully eschews arachnid-style antennas
TP-Link’s new Archer GE800 has an MSRP of $599 and is currently available with a $100 instant discount If you’re looking for a high-end Wi-Fi 7 gaming router but don’t like the aesthetics of spider-style routers from companies like Asus, TP-Link wants your attention. The new Archer GE800 is the company’s latest Wi-Fi 7 router, […]