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GNU/Linux at risk - or just routers running GNU/Linux

Swarfendor437

Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:29:38 pm

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/09/09 ... modem_bot/

Wasn't sure how to read this folks - anyone with a clear understanding of what this means to us GNU/Linux folks? :?:

SteveD

Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:11:36 am

I'd say it wasn't a problem unless you are the sort of muppet that leaves the default password as 'admin' or whatever. In which case you really deserve all the grief you get

Anonymous

Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:26:44 am

In simple form...don't be the chump..... caught with their pants down.
Make darn sure the routers [ firmware ] is updated.
Laziness can cost someone dearly for not taking 10 minutes to do the needed security updates.

Swarfendor437

Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:40:11 am

Hi, I know about minimum character length - it would be nice though if router's had some sort of 'upgrade' notification. I discovered mine needed one after reading 'El Reg' article - which I have now done. What is a bit farcical is that the recommended minimum length of password to make a connection is 24 - yet the admin account password is limited to 16! :lol: