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Tag Archives: Router
Follow-up: Failure of the 2.4 GHz WLAN on the FRITZ!Box 7590 after approx. 5 years – repair options
[German]Today I'd like to add a follow-up article on the failure of the 2.4 GHz WLAN on the FRITZ!Box 7590. A reader pointed out to me that this happens after about five years. According to research, a component (voltage converter) … Continue reading
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FRITZ!Box 7590 router: The 2.4 GHz WLAN is dying after 5 years
[German]Initially, a German blog reader contacted me and reported that his FRITZ!Box 7590 router from the manufacturer AVM suddenly had a defective 2.4 GHz WLAN. After doing some research, it turned out that many owners are confronted with similar behavior. … Continue reading
Trend Micro and ASUS warns: Cyclops Blink Botnet targets ASUS Routers
[German]The Cyclops Blink botnet has been infecting network devices around the world for several weeks. The botnet is operated by the suspected Russian Sandworm APT. Manufacturer ASUS has issued a warning this week, which is directed at users of its … Continue reading
Beware: User reports TP-Link routers share traffic with third parties (Avira)
[German]Do any of you have TP-Link routers in use? There is disturbing information of the "hands off these devices" type. This is because there are user reports that TP-Link router firmware is sharing network traffic with third-party vendors (specifically AVIRA … Continue reading
Cisco Small Business Router: Vulnerabilities and broken firmware (March 2022)
[German]Owners of small business routers from Cisco are in for a tough time at the moment. In February 2022, serious vulnerabilities were found in router models of the RV160, RV260, RV340 or RV345 etc. families, some of which are rated … Continue reading
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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Frequent login attempts on routers (FRITZ!Box)
[German]Currently, owners of Internet routers – especially FRITZ!Box routers – are noticing recurring login attempts on their devices. At least, some readers have contacted heise with corresponding observations. And also during a short research I came across postings reporting access … Continue reading
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MikroTik Security Advice (CVE-2018-14847)
[German]Router manufacturer MikroTik has published a security advisory on how to protect its devices against a takeover by the Meris botnet. The Meris gang exploits the CVE-2018-14847 vulnerability, discovered in 2018 and patched long ago, to take over devices and … Continue reading
Authentication Vulnerability CVE-2021-20090 in Arcadyan-based Routers and Modems
[German]Routers and modems from the Taiwan-based manufacturer Arcadyan have a CVE-2021-20090 vulnerability that can be used to bypass authentication. The routers and modems are sold under many trade names by other manufacturers. Advertising
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Cisco Small Business Router: Update for Root vulnerability
[German]Cisco has published a security warning for its small business routers that they are affected by a root vulnerability and should be updated to a new firmware version quickly. Advertising
Fraunhofer test: Huge security flaws in common home routers
[German]Security researchers at German Fraunhofer Institute looked at 127 common routers for home use. The had the latest firmware installed, but the researchers came to some frightening results. Almost all devices had alarming security flaws. Advertising