Hacking millions of modems and investigating who hacked my modem (samcurry.net)

Article summary

The author's home network was compromised, with an unknown IP address intercepting and replaying their HTTP traffic. Investigation revealed that the IP address was associated with phishing websites and a potential command and control server. The author suspects that their modem was hacked, but was unable to investigate further after replacing it. The author later discovered a potential vulnerability in the Cox Business portal's API, which could allow an attacker to compromise millions of modems.

Main themes

• Modem hacking
• Network security
• API vulnerabilities
• Phishing attacks
• Cybersecurity investigation

What commenters say

• The article's submission timing and karma sharing are being disputed among commenters.
• The author's investigation into the Cox Business portal's API may have uncovered a significant vulnerability.
• The use of reverse proxies and API gateways can introduce security risks if not properly configured.
• The article's discussion of modem hacking and network security highlights the importance of securing home networks.
• The commenters are debating the merits of the article and the author's investigation methods.
• The potential impact of the discovered vulnerability on millions of modems is a major concern.