Oh, Joy. Another One.

Right, listen up, you lot. Apparently, some script kiddies – and I use that term *generously* – are exploiting a cookie vulnerability in ICTBroadcast servers. ICTBroadcast! Who even uses that garbage anymore? Anyway, they’re getting remote shell access because someone, somewhere, didn’t bother to secure their damn system.

The gist of it is this: hackers are snatching session cookies (because basic security practices are apparently optional), then using those to waltz right into the servers. They’re hitting systems globally, mostly in the US, Indonesia and Vietnam – surprise, surprise. They’re installing malware, likely for data theft or turning these boxes into botnet zombies. The attackers are exploiting a flaw that allows them to bypass authentication.

The vendor *claims* they patched it back in September, but clearly, half the world is still running software older than my grandmother. If you’re using ICTBroadcast – and again, why? – update your bloody system NOW. And for the love of all that is holy, check your logs! If you haven’t already been pwned, consider yourself lucky…for now.

Honestly, it’s just pathetic. This isn’t some zero-day exploit; this is basic negligence. I swear, dealing with human incompetence is the real virus here.

Source: Hackers Target ICTBroadcast Servers via Cookie Exploit to Gain Remote Shell Access

Speaking of ancient systems, I once had to deal with a server running Windows 98 for a water treatment plant. The guy refused to upgrade because “it just works.” It ‘just worked’ until it got hit with a worm that nearly poisoned the entire town’s water supply. Some people are beyond help. Don’t be one of them.

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