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CISA issues warning: Hackers targeting Chrome and EoL D-Link devices
Replace old D-Link routers & update your Chrome browser
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Published onMay 20, 2024
published onMay 20, 2024
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In a recent development, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three security vulnerabilities to theKnown Exploiting Vulnerabilitiescatalog.
One of these,CVE-2024-4761, impacts Google Chrome, andCVE-2014-100005&CVE-2021-40655affect legacy D-Link products, that have reached End-Of-Life.
Google Chrome (CVE-2024-4761)
The vulnerability in Google Chrome, CVE-2024-4761 (Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability) was actively exploited on May 13th, but no technical details have been provided. However, the severity of the exploit is categorized as High, which means it poses a great risk to users’ online security.
Google acknowledged the CVE-2024-4761 vulnerability and has recently introduced a patch for anactively exploited zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-4947. To read about this in detail, check out this article.
To avoid getting victimized by this vulnerability, the agency has recommended updating browsers before using them.
D-LINK | DIR-600 ROUTER (CVE-2014-100005)
Although both routers listed are quite old, they are still actively targeted by threat actors. The flaws in the product let cybercriminals hijack administrator authentication requests, take control of devices, and create unauthorized accounts.
D-LINK | DIR-605 ROUTER (CVE-2021-40655)
D-Link has provided firmware updates and mitigation recommendations for these vulnerabilities. To reduce the risks posed by those vulnerabilities, CISA has asked the impacted companies in the US to replace infected devices or secure them by June 6.
CISA also stresses the use of newer router models and staying up to date with security updates to avoid security breaches and the loss of sensitive data.
To conclude, with the cyber threat evolving daily, it is important to stay vigilant and proactive to stay secure while online.
Are you using the listed routers, or have you been using outdated browsers? If so, replace them with a newer model and update your browser. Then, in the comments section below, let us know if that helped.
More about the topics:Dlink,Google Chrome
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
