Massive security hole lets hackers control millions of cameras, printers and routers (via
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A newly discovered exploit in a technology standard known as “universal plug and play” (UPnP) is big enough that hackers on the Internet could remotely access and control “millions” of compatible devices like cameras, printers and routers, security researchers said Tuesday. Researchers working…
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