Massive Brute Force Attack: 2.8 Million IPs and Counting!
A massive brute force password attack is underway, using 2.8 million IPs to target networking devices from companies like Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. The attack, primarily originating from Brazil, Turkey, and Russia, highlights the importance of strong passwords and updated security measures on edge devices.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercriminals are playing Battleship on a global scale, and with 2.8 million IP addresses, they’re bound to hit something! Time to update those passwords, because clearly, ‘password123’ just isn’t cutting it anymore.
Key Points:
- Massive brute force attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses daily, targeting networking devices.
- Attackers focus on edge security devices like firewalls and VPNs, often exposed to the internet.
- Most attacking IPs originate from Brazil, followed by Turkey, Russia, Argentina, Morocco, and Mexico.
- Devices used in attacks are mainly compromised routers and IoTs from brands like MikroTik, Huawei, and Cisco.
- Protective measures include changing default passwords, enabling MFA, updating firmware, and using trusted IP allowlists.
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