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Walmart-exclusive router and others sold on Amazon & eBay contain hidden backdoors to control device
CyberNews researchers have discovered that Chinese-made wifi routers have secret backdoors which allow an attacker to not only remotely control the routers, but also any devices connected to it.
Backdoors are a means for an authorized or unauthorized person to gain access to a closed system – in this case, a router – by bypassing the standard security measures and take control, which is known as root access.
These Chinese-made low-cost routers, named as Jetstream, Wavlink and Ematic, usually are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and eBay.
CyberNews has also found evidence that an attacker has attempted to add the devices to a Mirai botnet, a malware which “infects devices connected to a network, turns them into remotely controlled bots as part of a botnet, and uses them in large-scale attacks.” It’s even possible that the router can steal your passwords on your devices no matter how many times you change them.
Source: CyberNews #Nov23
https://cybernews.com/security/walmart-exclusive-routers-others-made-in-china-contain-backdoors-to-control-devices/?fbclid=IwAR3BeD54mnvJIXnpTVKOq_1WlCYZ6ZiOuxJmjawm0PebrTcf169Z_jW5wLg
#CyberSecurity #MadeInChina #Router #Amazon #eBay #Walmart
CyberNews researchers have discovered that Chinese-made wifi routers have secret backdoors which allow an attacker to not only remotely control the routers, but also any devices connected to it.
Backdoors are a means for an authorized or unauthorized person to gain access to a closed system – in this case, a router – by bypassing the standard security measures and take control, which is known as root access.
These Chinese-made low-cost routers, named as Jetstream, Wavlink and Ematic, usually are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and eBay.
CyberNews has also found evidence that an attacker has attempted to add the devices to a Mirai botnet, a malware which “infects devices connected to a network, turns them into remotely controlled bots as part of a botnet, and uses them in large-scale attacks.” It’s even possible that the router can steal your passwords on your devices no matter how many times you change them.
Source: CyberNews #Nov23
https://cybernews.com/security/walmart-exclusive-routers-others-made-in-china-contain-backdoors-to-control-devices/?fbclid=IwAR3BeD54mnvJIXnpTVKOq_1WlCYZ6ZiOuxJmjawm0PebrTcf169Z_jW5wLg
#CyberSecurity #MadeInChina #Router #Amazon #eBay #Walmart
Cybernews
Chinese routers with backdoors sold in Walmart, Amazon & eBay | Cybernews
Walmart-exclusive Jetstream routers and Wavlink routers contain hidden backdoors. The routers are actively being exploited by Mirai malware
Hong Kong Protests
A 17-yrs-old male was acquitted of assaulting police in the execution of their lawful duties (Dec 25, 2019 in Telford Plaze).
The defendant was running away from another police, and crushed into the officer. No evidence to show any intention to have physical contact with the police.
A 17-yrs-old male was acquitted of assaulting police in the execution of their lawful duties (Dec 25, 2019 in Telford Plaze).
The defendant was running away from another police, and crushed into the officer. No evidence to show any intention to have physical contact with the police.
Hong Kong Protests
A 25-yrs-old found guilty for 2 charges of possession of prohibited weapons,
possession of offensice weapons and 2 charges of possession of mobile radio system without license (1 steel rod, 2 slingshots, 1 ejector, 3 bags of glass and metal balls, 3 walkie-talkie on Sep 30, 2020 in Kwai Chung), sentenced to a total of 11 months imprisonment and $6000 fines.
A 25-yrs-old found guilty for 2 charges of possession of prohibited weapons,
possession of offensice weapons and 2 charges of possession of mobile radio system without license (1 steel rod, 2 slingshots, 1 ejector, 3 bags of glass and metal balls, 3 walkie-talkie on Sep 30, 2020 in Kwai Chung), sentenced to a total of 11 months imprisonment and $6000 fines.
Hong Kong Protests
A 34-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapon in public places (Nov 10, 2019 in MK), sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.
Release on bail awaiting appeal accepted.
A 34-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapon in public places (Nov 10, 2019 in MK), sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.
Release on bail awaiting appeal accepted.
Forwarded from Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Donations to Hong Kong police welfare fund soar 26-fold to almost HK$180m during year of protest & unrest
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/14/donations-to-hong-kong-police-welfare-fund-soar-26-fold-to-almost-hk180m-during-year-of-protest-unrest/
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/14/donations-to-hong-kong-police-welfare-fund-soar-26-fold-to-almost-hk180m-during-year-of-protest-unrest/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Donations to Hong Kong police welfare fund soar 26-fold to almost HK$180m during year of protest & unrest | Hong Kong Free Press…
The Hong Kong Police Welfare Fund has received close to HK$180 million of donations over the past year amid large-scale protests, according to a report submitted to the legislature. It represents a 26-fold increase compared to the previous year. In a 49-page…
Forwarded from Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Covid-19: Another Hong Kong estate under compulsory testing as Lam warns against ‘politicising’ Chinese vaccine
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/14/covid-19-another-hong-kong-estate-under-compulsory-testing-as-lam-warns-against-politicising-chinese-vaccine/
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/14/covid-19-another-hong-kong-estate-under-compulsory-testing-as-lam-warns-against-politicising-chinese-vaccine/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Covid-19: Another Hong Kong estate under compulsory testing as Lam warns against 'politicising' Chinese vaccine | Hong Kong Free…
All residents at an estate building in Wong Tai Sin were ordered to undergo a coronavirus test after the premises recorded two more cases. The estate had nine Covid-19 cases in total as the city reported 82 infections on Monday. The total includes 77 locally…
Hong Kong Protests (Jan 1, 2020 in CWB)
Five were charge with possession of mobile radio system without license.
Defendent No.4 was charged with possession of offensive weapon in public places (1 laser pen).
Defendant No.4&6 were charged with participation in unlawful assembly.
Defendant No.6 was charged with possession of anything with intent to damage property (1 paint spray).
Next trial date for Defendant No.4&6: Feb 22, 2021
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charges for the other four, they each have to sign probation order of 12 months and pay for $500 court costs.
Five were charge with possession of mobile radio system without license.
Defendent No.4 was charged with possession of offensive weapon in public places (1 laser pen).
Defendant No.4&6 were charged with participation in unlawful assembly.
Defendant No.6 was charged with possession of anything with intent to damage property (1 paint spray).
Next trial date for Defendant No.4&6: Feb 22, 2021
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charges for the other four, they each have to sign probation order of 12 months and pay for $500 court costs.
HK outbreak:
98 new cases.
89 local cases.
30 unknown ties.
Total 122 deaths.
8 more maids from Fung Nin Building, Tai Po.
98 new cases.
89 local cases.
30 unknown ties.
Total 122 deaths.
8 more maids from Fung Nin Building, Tai Po.
Hong Kong Protests
A 56-yrs-old was acquitted of possession of offensive weapon in public places (discarded 1 hammer and some metal wires on Sep 30, 2019 in Shatin).
No evidence to proof the defendant possessed the tools and intended to do anything with the tools.
Application for legal costs was granted by court.
A 56-yrs-old was acquitted of possession of offensive weapon in public places (discarded 1 hammer and some metal wires on Sep 30, 2019 in Shatin).
No evidence to proof the defendant possessed the tools and intended to do anything with the tools.
Application for legal costs was granted by court.
Hong Kong Protests
A 20-yrs-old and a 21-yrs-old were acquitted of obstruction in public places (setting up roadblocks wih water-barriers, traffic cones, rubbish bins and trash on Nov 11, 2019 in HKU).
NO evidence.
Application for legal costs was granted by court.
A 20-yrs-old and a 21-yrs-old were acquitted of obstruction in public places (setting up roadblocks wih water-barriers, traffic cones, rubbish bins and trash on Nov 11, 2019 in HKU).
NO evidence.
Application for legal costs was granted by court.
Forwarded from Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
New amendments to Hong Kong’s immigration bill won’t solve its problem with refugees
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/16/new-amendments-to-hong-kongs-immigration-bill-wont-solve-its-problem-with-refugees/
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/12/16/new-amendments-to-hong-kongs-immigration-bill-wont-solve-its-problem-with-refugees/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
New amendments to Hong Kong's immigration bill won't solve its problem with refugees | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Mr S fled his home country in Africa to avoid forced conscription and religious persecution after being tortured and spending many years in jail. He has been in Hong Kong for nine years and his case is currently under appeal at the Torture Claims Appeal…
Hong Kong Protests
A 22-yrs-old found guilty for possession of anything with intent to damage property (1 bottle of white paint, 1 brush, 2 pairs of scissors, 1 cutter, 2 black paint spray, 1 white paint spray, 1 lighter on Sep 1, 2019 in Diamond Hill), has been detained for over 2 weeks, sentenced to 4 weeks imprisonment.
A 22-yrs-old found guilty for possession of anything with intent to damage property (1 bottle of white paint, 1 brush, 2 pairs of scissors, 1 cutter, 2 black paint spray, 1 white paint spray, 1 lighter on Sep 1, 2019 in Diamond Hill), has been detained for over 2 weeks, sentenced to 4 weeks imprisonment.