Realtek devices compromised

The Realtek Jungle SDK security flaw is a critical concern that attackers have weaponized to carry out large-scale attacks on smart devices globally. This is a virus that infiltrates chipsets used by several Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers in their products. The vulnerability has resulted in numerous exploit attempts, with 134 million recorded as of December 2022. Most of the attacks have occurred in the past four months, originating from the US, Vietnam, Russia, The Netherlands, France, Germany, and Luxembourg.

Organizations specifically targeted

Close to 50% of the attacks originated from the U.S. and 95% of the attacks from Russia targeted organizations in Australia. These exploiters often target infrastructure, which is seen as a lucrative and disruptive prospect.

What can you do against Realtek Threats?

This highlights the importance of staying informed about potential security threats and taking steps to protect personal and organizational devices and information from attack. Have your Realtek devices updated and keep current on this Realtek issue as it develops.