The malware can stop internet access for all devices connected to the affected router.
It can be used to launch attacks, remotely monitor web activity, and download other malware.
It also has destructive capabilities that allows an attacker to either infect a equipment or render it unusable.
Besides these, the malware also contains an auto-destruct feature that hackers can remotely activate to delete the malware.
Sniffers included with VPNFilter collect login credentials and possibly supervisory control and data acquisition traffic.
Cisco Talos warns that it is not going to be easy to prevent future infections.
Defending against this threat is extremely difficult due to the nature of the affected devices, it said.
Additionally, most have no built-in anti-malware capabilities.
Users are recommended to factory reset their routers and update their devices.
source: www.techworm.net
