Guru3D.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Channels
    • Archive
  • DOWNLOADS
    • New Downloads
    • Categories
    • Archive
  • GAME REVIEWS
  • ARTICLES
    • Rig of the Month
    • Join ROTM
    • PC Buyers Guide
    • Guru3D VGA Charts
    • Editorials
    • Dated content
  • HARDWARE REVIEWS
    • Videocards
    • Processors
    • Audio
    • Motherboards
    • Memory and Flash
    • SSD Storage
    • Chassis
    • Media Players
    • Power Supply
    • Laptop and Mobile
    • Smartphone
    • Networking
    • Keyboard Mouse
    • Cooling
    • Search articles
    • Knowledgebase
    • More Categories
  • FORUMS
  • NEWSLETTER
  • CONTACT

New Reviews
Deepcool Gammaxx L240 AIO review
Guru3D Winter 2018-2019 PC Buyers Guide
URCDkey Spring Sale(up to 86% off) Windows 10 Pro $11
Far Cry New Dawn PC graphics performance benchmark review
WD Black SN750 NVME SSD (1TB) Review
Battlefield V: DLSS PC Performance Update
Metro Exodus: PC graphics performance benchmarks
Team Group Delta S TUF RGB SSD Review
T-Force Delta TUF Gaming RGB Memory Review
AMD Radeon VII 16 GB review

New Downloads
SiSoft Sandra 2018 download Platinum (build 28.49)
Prime95 download version 29.6 build 1
MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 Beta 14 (14649) Download
Display Driver Uninstaller Download version 18.0.0.9
AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 19.2.2 driver Download
GeForce 418.91 WHQL driver download
3DMark Download v2.8.6446 + Port Royale
Corsair Utility Engine Download (iCUE) Download v3.12.118
Cinebench R15 Extreme Edition Download
AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 19.2.1 driver Download


New Forum Topics
The RTX 2080Ti Thread NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Seem to perform at GTX 1070 level at 279 USD Samsung halts making 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players Star Citizen developer says ray tracing "a massive headache" GeForce 418.91 WHQL - Download & Discussion Intel Buys Indian Startup To Gain Discrete GPU Tech Expertise Nvidia 419.09 Vulkan DEV driver [OFFICIAL] Windows 10 RS5 - BUILD 17763.107 - RTM Windows 10 Winver1809 2080 Stuttering / Microlags / Frametime Spikes




Guru3D.com » News » Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs

Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/03/2019 09:19 AM | source: cdrinfo | 3 comment(s)
Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs

Funny story really, Swedish video-game vlogger PewDiePie got some unexpected help boosting subscription numbers when hackers took over Chromecast devices to promote his channel.

So basically a router setting that makes smart devices, like Chromecasts and Google Homes, publicly viewable on the internet. The attackers are then able to gain control of the devices and broadcast videos on a connected TV.

The 'CastHack' is being conducted by two hackers, HackerGiraffe and j3ws3r. The main hacker behind this hacking campaign explained on Twitter that CastHack takes advantage of users who use incorrectly configured routers that have the UPnP (Universal Plug'n'Play) service enabled, service which forwards specific ports from the internal network on the Internet.

The ports are 8008, 8009, and 8443, which are normally used by smart TVs, Chromcasts, and Google Home for various management functions. The devices expose these ports on internal networks, where users can send commands from their smartphones or computers to the devices for remote management purposes. But routers with incorrectly configured UPnP settings are making these ports available on the internet.

A website for the attack claims to count the number of TVs forced to show the PewDiePie message and currently says more than 3,000 have been affected. The best way for affected users to fix the issue is to turn off Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on their routers. The can also make sure UPnP doesn't port-forward ports 8008, 8009, and 8443.

HackerGiraffe said their attacks are more about exposing vulnerabilities than promoting Kjellberg’s channel. “We want to help you, and also our favorite YouTubers (mostly PewDiePie),” their website reads. “We’re only trying to protect you and inform you of this [vulnerability] before someone takes real advantage of it.



Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs




Rate this story
Rating:

« Monster Hunter: World - Assassins Creed collaboration announced · Hackers Exploit Chromecast UPnP Router Vulnerability on Smart TVs · Windows 10 overtakes Windows 7 »

Related Stories

Disney: Hackers Claim Have Stolen Upcoming Movie An Demand Money - 05/16/2017 07:28 AM
Disney Chief Bob Iger Says Hackers Claim to Have Stolen an upcoming movie, this rumoured is to be Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. If they do not pay a ransom, the movie will be let ...

Hackers steal money from bank accounts through two-factor authentication - 05/08/2017 06:43 AM
Criminals have been able to Hackers have been able to steal money from bank accounts by intercepting text messages (SMS) used for two-factor authentication. ...

Hackers Release Tool to Exploit iCloud Accounts - 01/06/2015 09:28 AM
A hacker has released a tool that he says can break into any iCloud account. The tool, iDict, uses an exploit in Apple's security to bypass restrictions that stop most hackers from gaining access to ...

Hackers use zero-day Windows exploit to spy on NATO, EU, US - 10/15/2014 08:24 AM
Hackers have been using a zero-day exploit in Windows to spy on numerous high-ranking agencies across the EU and the world. Among those affected we have NATO, several Western governments, EU energy an...

Hackers Targeting Diablo III Players - 05/22/2012 08:57 AM
There are reports (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) coming in that hackers are gaining access to people's accounts, even with the always-on DRM to cut down on both hacking and piracy. Victims claim they are missin...


kado
Member



Posts: 25
Joined: 2006-02-03

#5623185 Posted on: 01/03/2019 11:44 AM
The only website where the actual issue was reported properly!

nosirrahx
Senior Member



Posts: 162
Joined: 2013-04-05

#5623218 Posted on: 01/03/2019 01:54 PM
The only website where the actual issue was reported properly!


Insane and sad that news over editorial is a rare commodity these days.

fantaskarsef
Senior Member



Posts: 9707
Joined: 2014-07-21

#5623571 Posted on: 01/04/2019 02:58 PM
There's a reason why I don't fancy "smart" TVs themselves, and now they even promote overestimated youtubers.

Post New Comment
Click here to post a comment for this news story on the message forum.


Guru3D.com © 2019