Enigma 2(Dreambox) Device used in Botnet

[Alankellyeire]

Dreambox DM500-C used in botnet attack, more than likely all enigma 2 devices can be exploited.


https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/09/berkeley_boffins_infect_things_with_mirai_in_a_goo d_cause/

[Sicilian]

Telnet can't be accessed behind a router unless you port forward telnet port to the receiver which would be an incredibly stupid thing to do.

[Alankellyeire]

people still do it. thats how so many IOT devices got compromised.

[Sicilian]

people still do it. thats how so many IOT devices got compromised.

More fool them for opening their ports. If users want online access use a proxy server.

[Alankellyeire]

or a vpn or ssh

[Sicilian]

Even SSH is not a good idea unless properly secured.