Router Roulette: Cybercriminals Exploit Outdated Devices in Proxy Scams
The FBI has caught cybercriminals using old routers as proxies, like a black market flea circus. Thanks to networks like Anyproxy and 5Socks, it’s never been easier to hide in plain sight. The Bureau recommends upgrading routers, because staying secure should be as easy as upgrading your phone.
Hot Take:
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade; when cybercriminals give you outdated routers, make a botnet! It seems these hackers are just trying to recycle, right? The FBI is on the case, but it looks like someone forgot to RSVP to the router retirement party. Time to upgrade before your router becomes the life of a cybercrime party!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals exploited unsupported routers with unpatched vulnerabilities.
- The routers, potentially from Cisco’s Linksys and Ericsson’s Cradlepoint, were compromised via pre-installed remote management software.
- Once hacked, routers were used in a botnet for attacks or proxy services.
- The FBI suggests upgrading routers or disabling remote management features.
- The OpenEoX framework aims to standardize end-of-life notices for tech products.
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