MikroTik routers with default credentials can be easily compromised

If you own a MikroTik router and you haven’t updated its RouterOS in the last month, you should do so now: Tenable Research has released details about four vulnerabilities they found in the OS, including an authenticated remote code execution fla… Continue reading MikroTik routers with default credentials can be easily compromised

CVE-2018-14847: MikroTik Routers Vulnerability Now Rated Critical

A new hacking technique has been found affecting MikroTik routers and making use of the CVE-2018-14847 bug. The new findings shows that the bug needs to be reassigned to a critical level. Our article gives an overview of the problem….Read more
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Android OS, MikroTik, and John McAfee – Hack Naked News #187

Android OS API-Breaking Flaw, Thousands of MikroTik Routers Hacked, John McAfee’s unhackable Bitcoin wallet is hackable, misconfigured 3D printers, Researchers used Sonar Signal to steal unlock passwords, and the Linux Foundation sets to improve … Continue reading Android OS, MikroTik, and John McAfee – Hack Naked News #187

Compromised MikroTik routers power extensive cryptojacking campaign

A massive cryptojacking campaign that relies on compromised MikroTik routers serves users with pages injected with the Coinhive mining script. It seems that the attacker initially mainly focused on compromising devices located in Brazil but devices in … Continue reading Compromised MikroTik routers power extensive cryptojacking campaign

Clever cryptojacking campaign targets MicroTik routers. If you own one, patch now!

Hackers are conducting several malware campaigns involving cryptojacking tools and vulnerable MikroTik routers. Their clever technique eliminates the need to infect websites with cryptojacking malware, and instead shifts the focus onto unpatched router… Continue reading Clever cryptojacking campaign targets MicroTik routers. If you own one, patch now!