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by Matt3o12_
3534 days ago
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I'm not too sure. I have heard that the attack also fixed the security vulnerability (changing the default root password) after installing the back door so other people cannot use it. Although the source code is out there, those will not be able to control all those devices. |
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“The issue with these particular devices is that a user cannot feasibly change this password,” Flashpoint’s Zach Wikholm told KrebsOnSecurity. “The password is hardcoded into the firmware, and the tools necessary to disable it are not present.
- https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/hacked-cameras-dvrs-powe...
That's not to say it couldn't flash the devices but I don't recall seeing that capability in the Mirai source and haven't read about it doing so.