Chuck Norris Attacks Linux-Based Routers, Modems

angry tapir writes "Discovered by Czech researchers, the Chuck Norris botnet has been spreading by taking advantage of poorly configured routers and DSL modems. The malware got the Chuck Norris moniker from a programmer's Italian comment in its source code: 'in nome di Chuck Norris,' which means 'in the name of Chuck Norris.' Chuck Norris is unusual in that it infects DSL modems and routers rather than PCs. It installs itself on routers and modems by guessing default administrative passwords and taking advantage of the fact that many devices are configured to allow remote access."

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non Linux based routers

[viralMeme]

'It installs itself on routers and modems by guessing default administrative passwords and taking advantage of the fact that many devices are configured to allow remote access."'

Does this botnet attack also work on non Linux based routers and if so the what is the logic behind the subject line ?

Re:As far as misleading headlines go

[suso]

Yes, this is very misleading. I thought that maybe the Linux network stack was suddenly vulnerable or something, but you're just talking about it taking advantage of default passwords, which is pretty old if you ask me.

This doesn't necessarily mean that say a Linux router that was installed on PC class hardware and has been kept up to date and properly secured is vulnerable to this botnet.

Re:As far as misleading headlines go

[Dunbal]

Amazing how posts get modded insightful even though they take no time to explain their possition.

      The mod system shares the same flaw as democracy: Morons also have a vote.

Re:Try lack of jurisdiction

[cbiltcliffe]

Despite *our* ability to easily determine that the name has little to actually do with Chuck Norris, a less informed individual wouldn't be able to.

And that is exactly the problem with the legal system.

Since when is it my responsibility to make sure you're educated in all the correct fields so that you don't get offended, or misinterpret something I say?

The fact that someone who's not informed could misunderstand me should not be able to present me with any legal problems at all.

Unfortunately, it does, because the system sucks.