Hackers on Autopilot: The Perils of Expired Domains and Abandoned Backdoors
Cybersecurity firm watchTowr has uncovered over 4,000 active hacker backdoors, exploiting expired domains and abandoned infrastructure. These backdoors expose a vast network of vulnerable systems, including government institutions. This “hacking-on-autopilot” technique allows hackers to take control without effort, highlighting the need for better infrastructure management and awareness.
Hot Take:
Who knew expired domains could be like a fine wine for hackers? They just get better with time, providing sneaky backdoor access to government systems! Perhaps it’s time to treat these digital relics with the same respect we give ancient bottles of Bordeaux—handle with care, and definitely don’t let hackers have a sip!
Key Points:
- WatchTowr discovered over 4,000 hacker backdoors using expired domains.
- These backdoors allow new hackers to exploit systems without doing much work.
- Compromised systems included government and educational institutions.
- The situation is described as “hacking-on-autopilot.”
- Older web shells inadvertently expose systems through callbacks to expired domains.
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