Manufacturer Danger Because Media Reports On Router Vulnerabilities

The South Korean manufacturer Zioncom network has media threatened with legal action if they write about vulnerabilities in the Toto Link routers the company. Security Researcher Pierre Kim had a large number of vulnerabilities in the Toto Link routers, which allow remote attackers the devices can take over completely.

Toto Link routers have in South Korea on the market for consumers and small businesses a 80% market share. In addition, the devices are sold worldwide. Kim decided not to inform the manufacturer about his findings and published his research last month on various mailing lists and its own weblog. In a reaction Zioncom says that reports on vulnerabilities is irresponsible and it is unverified information, making the company's reputation is at stake.

The manufacturer adds that the network does not compromise user privacy and security and to take legal action against media that spread false information and harming the reputation of the company and its products. Regarding the default password on the device, one of the problems discovered Kim, users are advised to change it. Also new firmware appeared to remedy the problems. Kim analyzed the firmware and suggests that the backdoor he discovered still present, just not being loaded at startup. In addition, the problem with some models would not be remedied.

Linksys Warns Customers For Password Webcam

Linksys has warned customers with a webcam that they must change the default password, or else run the risk that others gain access to the device and the images can watch. "To avoid these unwanted access you change the default password of the camera", let the company know in an email.

In the message, the manufacturer that, in order to ensure that the wireless cameras as safe as possible, there by justice in the United States worked together to address the issue. As part of this collaboration is for the business cameras firmware developed that helps to change the default password and secure the camera on. The firmware is available for the models LCAD03FLN, LCAD03VLNOD, LCAM0336OD and LCAB03VLNOD.

If users do not change the password during the installation of the firmware, they will remind see a red bar in the window with the camera images. Furthermore, users are advised to change their passwords regularly and use a combination of letters and numbers. Is also advised to use a strong password for the router. In recent months, there are several websites on the Internet appeared where it was possible to watch along with the images from cameras that use default passwords.