Attack on Cisco Routers Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger Jonathan Vanian - Fortune | |
go to original September 22, 2015 |
Nearly 200 Cisco routers are infected with malware that lets hackers hijack the devices. (Cisco)
A major cyber attack on routers from Cisco Systems is worse than previously believed, according to a report Monday by security research group Shadowserver Foundation.
Hackers have installed a nasty type of malware called SYNfull Knock on nearly 200 Cisco routers used by businesses worldwide, the report said. The malware is dangerous because it lets attackers hijack the devices used to direct Internet traffic and steal company data.
Previously, cyber security firm FireEye reported that only 14 Cisco routers of companies in India, Philippines, Mexico, and the Ukraine were infected with the malware. Monday’s report by the Shadowserver Foundation, however, shows that compromised routers can now be found in 31 countries, with 65 of the devices located in the United States.
Based on the report, it seems that the U.S. is a significant target of whoever is responsible for the hacks. India comes in second after the U.S. with 12 tampered routers followed by Russia, which has 11.
The report does not list which companies have been affected. There have been no reports of company information being stolen as a result of the vulnerability.
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