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Linksys Routers Exploited By "TheMoon"

Posted by timothy on from the do-you-want-to-connect-automatically? dept.

UnderAttack writes "A vulnerability in many Linksys routers, allowing for unauthenticated code execution, is being used to mass-exploit various Linksys routers right now. Infected routers will start scanning for vulnerable systems themselves, leading to a very fast spread of this 'worm.'"

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  1. That's impossible by CajunArson · · Score: 5, Funny

    Linksys routers run Linux and Linux is Open Source. Therefore there are no bugs because theoretically someone can look at the code and fix the code.

    This also means that it's impossible for bad people to look at the code and exploit the code because Open Source makes everyone honest by magic.

    Oh, and by virtue of being able to look at the code, Linksys routers magically patch themselves before the bugs even come into existence!

    In conclusion, Windows is the cause of all security problems.

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    1. Re:That's impossible by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Also, Linksys is owned by Cisco. Cisco makes IOS for their routers. iOS is on iPhones. iPhones have never had a worm like this.

      Ipso facto, this is unpossible

  2. Somebody had to do it by SuperKendall · · Score: 1, Funny

    Well I'm checking my router now and I don't see any is*#&$*#%(*#$# CARRIER MOONED

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    "There is more worth loving than we have strength to love." - Brian Jay Stanley
  3. Re:Default firmware only? by SJHillman · · Score: 3, Funny

    No, but it does affect routers that have smiley face stickers applied to the top or sides.

  4. TheMoon by confused+one · · Score: 5, Funny

    Jade Rabbit suffered a failure and needed additional processing resources. It has reached out and now All Your Base Are Belong to Jade.

  5. Re:how can i tell if my router is affected? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    There's a small recessed reset button on the back of the router. You have to get a paper clip and try to push it in there. If the router starts saying "I'm sorry Dave, I can't let you do that," and hits you with an electric shock, it has been compromised.