Zyxel Devices Under Siege: The Mirai Botnet Takes a Swipe at CVE-2023-28771 Vulnerability!
Zyxel networking devices are under attack due to a vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-28771. Despite previous warnings, hackers are exploiting this flaw, causing a spike in activity worldwide. If you own one of these devices, it’s time to patch up or risk joining the cyber circus!
Hot Take:
Oh Zyxel, you’re at it again! Another day, another vulnerability. If only these devices had an “anti-exploit” setting like my toaster’s anti-burn feature. To all the Zyxel device owners: you might want to start unplugging your devices or at least keep a fire extinguisher handy for when things get hot—and not in a good way.
Key Points:
- Zyxel devices have a new vulnerability, CVE-2023-28771, allowing remote code execution via UDP port 500.
- June 16th saw a spike in exploitation attempts, with 244 internet addresses making their move.
- Targets include India, Spain, Germany, the USA, and the UK, with potential linkage to the infamous Mirai botnet.
- Attack sources are suspiciously linked to Verizon Business infrastructure but could be spoofed.
- Immediate patching and blocking of identified IPs are advised to avoid becoming an unwilling participant in a botnet.
Already a member? Log in here