Cyber threat targeting small business network devices
ACA partner Fooforce has alerted us about a growing cyber threat emanating from China targeting home and small business network devices such as routers, firewalls, NAS devices and also devices such as cameras or printers connected to the network. Learn what to do to protect yourself and read the full advisory for detailed info.
These devices are being infected with malware that can hijack the device and use it for attacking other networks and stealing information.
Here is the full advisory if you would like to read more about this attack: ACSC Advisory
What to do to protect yourself
This cyber threat affects home networks as well as business networks. If you have an internet connection at home, here are the basic actions you should take:
- Regularly update your network devices – look up software updates or firmware updates and install them on NAS, routers, firewalls, WIFI or any other network connected device.
- Check how old your devices are: if they are no longer supported because they are too old, replace them or get them off the network.
- Don’t allow access to your home network.
If you have any further queries or need support, contact Fooforce.