RouteX Malware Found Exploiting Netgear Routers

https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/internet-of-things/routex-malware-found-exploiting-remote-access-vulnerability-in-netgear-routers

Recently, a vulnerability was discovered in the remote command and execution function of Netgear routers. Malware known as RouteX has been found to be exploiting these devices to turn them into a socket secure or SOCKS proxy server which allows the attacker to anonymously launch attacks on intended targets.

RouteX is different from similar past examples of this kind of attack in that once it has compromised the device, it sets firewall rules and access restrictions to prevent other attacks from exploiting the same vulnerability and gaining control. This is indicative of the growing risks posed by unsecured machines such as routers and IoT devices.