Large-scale attack uses browsers to hijack routers | Computerworld

Researchers found a Web attack tool designed specifically to exploit vulnerabilities in routers and hijack their DNS settings

By Lucian Constantin
IDG News Service | May 25, 2015

Cybercriminals have developed a Web-based attack tool to hijack routers on a large scale when users visit compromised websites or view malicious advertisements in their browsers.

The goal of these attacks is to replace the DNS (Domain Name System) servers configured on routers with rogue ones controlled by attackers. This allows hackers to intercept traffic, spoof websites, hijack search queries, inject rogue ads on Web pages and more.

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