Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Botnet Operators Execute First Known Exploit of Nearly Decade-Old FlawOperators behind a botnet picked up on a nearly decade-old flaw in Asus routers allowing an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution as a root user. VulnCheck began observing exploitation of the Asus vulnerability on May 17.

Unsanitized Inputs Leads to Remote Code ExecutionA gaming Wi-Fi router contained a zero-day that allowed a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code - a flaw that a static analysis cybersecurity firm attributed to insecure coding practices. Routers are a perennial source of risk to enterprises and home users alike.