The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods PP092: News Roundup–Old Gear Faces New Attacks, Cyber Trust Mark’s Trust Issues, Alarms Howl for Kimwolf Botnet
Jan 13, 2026
Old tech proves to be a hot target, with D-Link routers under siege from exploits and five-year-old vulnerabilities still attracting attention. A multi-stage phishing attack aims at hotel operators using clever ruses to disable defenses. The Cyber Trustmark's credibility faces scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions. Additionally, the Kim Wolf botnet threatens home networks while security concerns arise from cheap KVMs. Other topics include malicious NPM packages stealing data and alarming incidents in the gaming world, illustrating a continuously evolving threat landscape.
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Check If You're On A Proxy Network
- Use the Synthiant IP checker to see if your public IP appears in known residential-proxy lists.
- Monitor home traffic for anomalies and remove suspect devices from your Wi‑Fi network.
Treat Cheap KVMs As Risky Hardware
- Avoid cheap internet-connected KVMs in sensitive environments and audit devices for undocumented microphones or cameras.
- Apply SANS tips to lock down KVMs if you must use them in a lab or corporate setting.
Clamp Down On Image-Generation Abuse
- AI providers must add guardrails to prevent generation of non-consensual sexualized images and rapid abuse.
- Report and block models that enable illegal image manipulation of minors and adults without consent.