Traffic monitoring tools: a spy's paradise

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● Botnets: Creating an army of zombie devices. Many routers have remote access configured by default. If the user does not change the default settings, then the door is open to cybercriminals. The easiest way to gain remote access to the router is through the SSH protocol, Telnet server or web interface. An attacker can easily find the right combination of username and password on the network and install any program on the router. If it is a malicious bot, the router will become part of a botnet and a platform for DDoS attacks, sending spam or infecting other IoT devices.

An attacker can install traffic monitoring tools such as tcpdump on a router and read all unencrypted messages passing through the Internet connection.

● Proxy is an invisibility cloak for intruders. In this case, you don’t even need to install anything – if you have access to an SSH server, the intruder can use it to disguise himself during a hacker attack. In this case, the uk whatsapp data cannot be detected, since the address of the router that was attacked will be visible.

● UPnP, Zeroconf, SSDP, and Bonjour protocol vulnerabilities - a smooth road. Many IoT devices and routers contain protocols that make it easier for additional applications to find them. In most cases, the protocols are configured with the wrong path and are not updated to the latest standards, making your network an easy target for hackers.