Linksys Routers Getting Infected by "TheMoon" Worm2014-02-16 03:28 by DanielaTags: Linksys, router, malware, worm
Researchers at the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center (ISC) say they have uncovered an ongoing attack that infects home and small-office wireless routers from Linksys with self-replicating malware, most likely by exploiting a code-execution vulnerability in the device firmware. Dubbed as "TheMoon," this worm compromises the Linksys router and then scans for other vulnerable devices. The malware is affecting Linksys E-series models E4200, E3200, E3000, E2500, E2100L, E2000, E1550, E1500, E1200, E1000 and E900, and possibly more depending on firmware, though the ISC does not have a comprehensive list of the Linksys router models that are vulnerable.
Linksys is aware of the vulnerability in some E-Series routers and is working on a fix, said Mike Duin, a spokesman for Linksys owner Belkin, in an email Friday. Read more -here-
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