Category: Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors

Cyber Threat Alert: 13,000 MikroTik Routers Compromised in Global Attack Campaign

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A recent cybersecurity investigation has revealed a widespread botnet operation that has hijacked approximately 13,000 MikroTik routers worldwide. Cybercriminals leveraged these compromised devices to launch large-scale malspam campaigns and cyberattacks, exploiting misconfigured security settings and outdated firmware. The attackers targeted MikroTik routers by exploiting known vulnerabilities, including the critical CVE-2023-30799, which allows privilege escalation and remote code execution. Once compromised, the routers were configured as SOCKS proxies, enabling attackers to conceal their malicious activities, such as: A significant aspect of the attack was the exploitation of misconfigured Sender Policy Framework…

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Social Engineering Attacks

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Social engineering attacks manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. These attacks rely on human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities, making them particularly challenging to defend against. Challenges Protection Strategies

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Credential Stuffing Attacks

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Credential stuffing is a cyberattack method where attackers use automated tools to attempt large-scale logins using stolen username and password pairs. This technique exploits the common practice of password reuse across multiple sites, allowing unauthorized access to user accounts. Challenges Protection Strategies

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Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

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Man-in-the-Middle attacks occur when an attacker secretly intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties, making them believe they are directly communicating with each other. This type of attack can lead to data theft, unauthorized transactions, and exposure of sensitive information. Challenges Protection Strategies

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