PP066: News Roundup – NIST’s New Exploit Metric, Windows RDP Issues, Compromised Routers, and More
The security news roundup highlights the compromise of ASUS routers requiring a factory reset, Microsoft's RDP login issue with revoked passwords, and the threat from unexplained Chinese communications equipment in US infrastructure.
MAIN POINTS
- Thousands of ASUS routers have been compromised by malware.
- Users must perform a full factory reset to remove the malware from ASUS routers.
- Microsoft allows RDP login with revoked passwords, posing a security risk.
- Unexplained communications equipment in Chinese-made electrical equipment threatens US infrastructure.
TAKEAWAYS
- Factory resetting ASUS routers is crucial to eliminate malware.
- Revoked passwords can still be used to access Windows via RDP.
- Vigilance is needed regarding Chinese-made equipment in critical infrastructure.
- Security vulnerabilities in widely used technology can have significant implications.