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Published:

2021-01-18 18:28:04

Imported:

2022-07

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https://www.zdnet.com/article/multiple-backdoors-and-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-fiberhome-routers/

These devices are commonly installed in buildings in South America and Southeast Asia but they have been discovered to have multiple backdoors - some 28 total - of which some are suspected to be installed by the vendor. There is no fix in sight yet, so users may want to consider replacing the hardware with another brand.

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Multiple backdoors and vulnerabilities discovered in FiberHome routers | ZDNet

At least 28 backdoor accounts and several other vulnerabilities have been discovered in the firmware of a popular FTTH ONT router, widely deployed across South America and Southeast Asia. FTTH ONT stands for Fiber-to-the-Home Optical Network Terminal. These are special devices fitted at the end of optical fiber cables.