Chapter
Risky Routers and Privacy-Focused Browsers
18:15 - 25:12 (06:57)
The Darknet Diaries talks about a vulnerability identified earlier in the ASUS router firmware that exposes files, drives, and documents to anonymous read-write control by anyone. Meanwhile, Brave's privacy-focused browser offers advanced browser features such as WebUSB that safeguard one's privacy.
Clips
Hackers gained access to over 10,000 ASUS routers with vulnerable anonymous FTP servers, uploading files as a stash point and raising concerns for internet privacy.
18:15 - 23:00 (04:45)
Hacking
Summary
Hackers gained access to over 10,000 ASUS routers with vulnerable anonymous FTP servers, uploading files as a stash point and raising concerns for internet privacy.
ChapterRisky Routers and Privacy-Focused Browsers
EpisodeEp 5: #ASUSGATE
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Outdated firmware on routers can expose users' entire FTP and internal hard drives as an anonymous read-write access to the world, leading to huge security risks.
23:00 - 25:12 (02:12)
Security
Summary
Outdated firmware on routers can expose users' entire FTP and internal hard drives as an anonymous read-write access to the world, leading to huge security risks. However, new methods exist for security researchers to work with vendors to fix these issues.