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There are considerable attack vectors opened up here... a quick glance at the front page shows: > Change default DNS server > Conduct remote man-in-the-middle
by edf13 7y ago
There are considerable attack vectors opened up here... a quick glance at the front page shows:
> Change default DNS server
> Conduct remote man-in-the-middle attacks
> Hot-swap code or even the entire firmware
> Upload, flash, and upgrade firmware silently
> Disable ISP firmware upgrade
> Change every config file and settings
> Get and Set SNMP OID values
> Change all associated MAC Addresses
> Change serial numbers
> Be exploited in botnet
A simple change in DNS servers combined with man-in-the-middle attacks is enough to fool many people into entering CC details into rogue sites for example.
(Edit for typos!)
- jonhendry18 7y ago"A simple change in DNS servers " Would this matter if the devices on the network are all themselves configured to use other DNS servers?