Re: Software/Hardware news
Posted: 17 Feb 2016, 16:48
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Taiwan-based computer hardware maker ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that critical security flaws in its routers put the home networks of hundreds of thousands of consumers at risk. The administrative complaint also charges that the routers’ insecure “cloud” services led to the compromise of thousands of consumers’ connected storage devices, exposing their sensitive personal information on the internet.
The proposed consent order will require ASUS to establish and maintain a comprehensive security program subject to independent audits for the next 20 years.
“The Internet of Things is growing by leaps and bounds, with millions of consumers connecting smart devices to their home networks,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Routers play a key role in securing those home networks, so it’s critical that companies like ASUS put reasonable security in place to protect consumers and their personal information.”
ASUS marketed its routers as including numerous security features that the company claimed could “protect computers from any unauthorized access, hacking, and virus attacks” and “protect [the] local network against attacks from hackers.” Despite these claims, the FTC’s complaint alleges that ASUS didn’t take reasonable steps to secure the software on its routers.
For instance, according to the complaint, hackers could exploit pervasive security bugs in the router’s web-based control panel to change any of the router’s security settings without the consumer’s knowledge. A malware researcher discovered an exploit campaign in April 2015 that abused these vulnerabilities to reconfigure vulnerable routers and commandeer consumers’ web traffic. The complaint also highlights a number of other design flaws that exacerbated these vulnerabilities, including the fact that the company set – and allowed consumers to retain – the same default login credentials on every router: username “admin” and password “admin”.
nu te ajuta cu nimic, daca cineva vrea sa-ti faca rau, degeaba ascunzi SSIDucaleb wrote:ascuns SSID-ul
Pai eu exact asta intrebam si inca nu m-am lamurit. Un router de apartament cu parola setata de proprietar e usor sau greu de preluat de un hecar? Intreb de curiozitate. Sunt complet pe dinafara problemei si mi se pare interesant.caleb wrote:Ce zici tu e ca și cînd ar fi inutil să-ți încui ușa de la intrare. Mai bine o cheie universală sau dai jos butucul și gata. Inclusiv cînd ești plecat din oraș
Tehnic încălcăm regula asta de fiecare dată când lăsăm prietenii și familia să se conecteze la wi-fi. Plus că mi-e greu să o iau în serios când aceeași anexă interziceRDS wrote:1.5. Beneficiarul se obliga sa utilizeze exclusiv în interes personal orice serviciu care face obiectul prezentelor clauze si totodata se obliga sa nu distribuie si sa nu furnizeze nici o forma catre terti serviciul furnizat de catre RCS&RDS, sa nu copieze si sa nu multiplice programe, imagini, sunete sau orice alte materiale a caror copiere este prohibita, precum si sa nu utilizeze în scopuri comerciale serviciul ce formeaza obiectul prezentului contract.
... și alte condiții cretine.RDS wrote:Transmiterea, distribuirea si stocarea de materiale, informatii având caracter explicit sau implicit obscen, pornografic, discriminatoriu, rasist sau care incalca orice dispozitii legale în materie.
Pe Android nu am găsit decât „Scanning always available” la advanced wi-fi settings. Îl am debifat, dar nu pare a fi același lucru cu active discovery.caleb wrote:Active WiFi Discovery - se poate opri în general (I do it);
Dacă „serviciul” e conexiunea la internet, atunci se aplică și în cazul wi-fi. Teoretic. Practic, nu cred că RDS își penalizează clienții care au hotspot-uri neparolate. Însă nu mi se par ok regulile care descurajează open wi-fi.caleb wrote:Despre 1.5 RDS... apăi dragul meu, e interpretabil aici.
Fain.caleb wrote:Știi, și grecii au în contractele lor de furnizare de apă potabilă chestii similare, dar plimbîndu-te prin orășelele insulare vezi din loc în loc robinete scoase la stradă, să poată orice trecător să-și potolească setea.
TP-LINK Statement and FAQ for Open Source Firmware
Statement:
The FCC requires all manufacturers to prevent user from having any direct ability to change RF parameters (frequency limits, output power, country codes, etc.) In order to keep our products compliant with these implemented regulations, TP-LINK is distributing devices that feature country-specific firmware. Devices sold in the United States will have firmware and wireless settings that ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to transmission power.
As a result of these necessary changes, users are not able to flash the current generation of open-source, third-party firmware. We are excited to see the creative ways members of the open-source community update the new firmware to meet their needs. However, TP-LINK does not offer any guarantees or technical support for customers attempting to flash any third-party firmware to their devices.
FAQ:
Why is TP-LINK limiting the functionality of its routers?
TP-LINK is complying with new FCC regulations that require manufacturers to prevent certain firmware customizations on wireless routers.
Does the regulation apply to routers produced before June 2016?
No. Effective June 2, 2016, manufacturers may only market routers in compliance with FCC regulation.