Using an ASUS router?
Do this: Update and patch immediately.
Why: A nascent botnet called "Cyclops Blink", is using WatchGuard firewall appliances as a stepping stone to gain remote access.
Additional Info: https://thehackernews.com/2022/03/new-variant-of-russian-cyclops-blink.html
Using QNAP’s network-attached storage (NAS) appliances?
Do this: Install security updates as soon as they are available.
Why: Dirty Pipe, a recently reported local privilege-escalation vulnerability, affects the Linux kernel on QNAP NAS running QTS 5.0.x and QuTS hero h5.0.x. If exploited, an unprivileged, local user can gain admin privileges and inject malicious code.
Additional Info: https://threatpost.com/most-qnap-nas-devices-affected-by-dirty-pipe-linux-flaw/178920/
Using Instagram?
Do this: Avoid opening emails that you are not expecting.
Why: Threat actors are phishing for login credentials by sending emails disguised as alerts from Instagram’s technical support team.
Additional Info: https://threatpost.com/phony-instagram-support-staff-emails-hit-insurance-company/178929/
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