HiatusRAT Strikes Again: FBI Warns of Web Camera Invasion!
The FBI warns of HiatusRAT malware, which is exploiting vulnerabilities in web cameras and DVR systems, mainly targeting Xiongmai and Hikvision devices. Organizations should secure their networks, update systems, and avoid using “password123” for everything—unless you’re trying to make hackers’ jobs easier!
Hot Take:
Looks like the HiatusRAT malware is back, and it’s targeting those dusty web cameras and DVR systems that are older than your dad’s mixtape collection. Isn’t it time these manufacturers took a hint and patched those vulnerabilities? Maybe we should send them a mixtape of “Fix It” by Coldplay.
Key Points:
- HiatusRAT malware is exploiting old vulnerabilities in web cameras and DVR systems.
- The malware has targeted organizations in Europe, Latin America, and the US since mid-2022.
- Vulnerabilities include those listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Targets are mainly Xiongmai and Hikvision devices with telnet access.
- The FBI advises patch management, network scanning, and cybersecurity best practices.
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