ZuoRAT malware attacking home office routers

 Zuorat, a newly discovered form of malicious software, has been found to be targeting small office-home-office (SOHO) routers in Europe and North American countries. 

Introduction

The ZuoRAT malware is described as a multistage remote access trojan and is believed to have been active since 2020. The ZuoRAT malware grants the hackers behind it the ability to gain access to the local network and additional systems on the local area network by hijacking communications to maintain an undetected foothold.

SOHO routers offer both wired and wireless broadband network connectivity. Unlike traditional routers, they are structured specifically for small office / home office networks (SOHO).

Many offices are now using video conferencing to connect with each other, so SOHO routers for Web Conferencing will be able increase the streaming quality of the connections. Every connection will have an IP address, and the firmware on the device provides different connection points based on bandwidth requirements.

Conference calls and video calls send information in data packages. Sometimes, data packets do not reach their destination because of network congestion or a poor computer configuration. Jitter occurs when packets are lost during an online meeting, causing lower video resolution and de-syncing the video from the audio. Quality of Service (QoS) features allow SOHO routers to prioritize the traffic used for voice and video calls to help reduce jitter and latency.

Features of SOHO Router

1. Quality of Service (QoS)

2. Dual-Band or Tri-Band Wi-Fi Support

3. Extended Range

4. The Data Rate

5. Enhanced Security

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