2024-05-12 21:45:48
If you have a Wi-Fi router installed in your home, do you know which brand that Wi-Fi router is? Generally, local internet providers install any Wi-Fi router in order to be cheap. However, doing so can be dangerous, because a warning has been issued by the government organization Computer Emergency Response Team i.e. CERT-In regarding Digisol WiFi router. Security researchers have claimed that Wi-Fi routers can steal your sensitive information. Let us know about this in detail..
Which mods will be affected
According to the advisory of CERT-In, the Wi-Fi routers in which the flaw has been found include Digisol Router DG-GR1321 with hardware version 3.7L and firmware version V3.2.02. If you have this particular model, you should take action with immediate effect.
what flaws were found
weak password policy
Attackers gain access to your password by bypassing security. This happens due to keeping a weak password.
Unprotected Access Point
Some Digisol models come with a build in access point that gives users access to communications directly over the cable.
password storage
Due to such security flaws, encrypted passwords are stored in the device. After this, fraud is carried out by controlling your device.
how to stay safe
- First of all update your Wi-Fi router.
- After this you will have to change the Wi-Fi password. Then you will have to disable remote access.
- After this you will have to replace the router.