PolarEdge Botnet attacks ASUS, QNAP, and Synology devices by exploiting Cisco flaws

New malware campaign targets Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology devices to incorporate them into the PolarEdge botnet since late 2023, exploiting the CVE-2023-20118 vulnerability in Cisco routers.

jueves, 27 de febrero de 2025 • 1 min read • Q2BSTUDIO Team

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A new malware campaign has been detected targeting edge devices from Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology with the aim of integrating them into a botnet called PolarEdge since late 2023.

The French cybersecurity company Sekoia has observed that unknown threat actors are exploiting the vulnerability CVE-2023-20118, which has a CVSS score of 6.5. This is a critical security flaw affecting Cisco Small Business devices, including the RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, and RV320 models.

In this context, at Q2BSTUDIO we understand the importance of protecting business systems against emerging threats. Our expert team in development and technology services constantly works to offer innovative cybersecurity solutions, ensuring the security and stability of our clients' technological infrastructures.

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