PP092: News Roundup–Old Gear Faces New Attacks, Cyber Trust Mark’s Trust Issues, Alarms Howl for Kimwolf Botnet
This news roundup highlights the resurgence of old vulnerabilities, including unpatched D-Link routers and a five-year-old Fortinet flaw, alongside a sophisticated attack on hotel operators.
MAIN POINTS
- D-Link routers face active exploits with no forthcoming patches.
- A five-year-old Fortinet vulnerability is being targeted despite available patches.
- A multi-stage attack targets hotel operators.
- Old vulnerabilities are being exploited in new attacks.
TAKEAWAYS
- Ensure all devices, even older models, are regularly updated or replaced.
- Vigilance is necessary as old vulnerabilities can resurface in new threats.
- Multi-stage attacks require comprehensive security measures.
- Regularly review and patch known vulnerabilities to prevent exploitation.