Claims: BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
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- title: BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all Source
- url: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/well-executed-bgp-attack-uses-hijacked-ips-to-infect-real-networks/ Source
- summary: Hackers carried out a supply chain attack that installed malware on networks using an unusual technique: hijacking a chunk of Internet space where cloud management software used by hosting providers, data centers, and other large infrastructure companies is updated. In a well-coordinated operation, the unknown attackers exploited weaknesses in the routing security setup of hosting provider Hetzner Online and the process for attaining valid TLS certificates. The lapses allowed the attackers to su… Source
- published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:43 +0000 Source