EE rushes to fix broadband box security risk

Browntoa

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25809208

Network provider EE will push out an emergency upgrade to its broadband customers after a security flaw was discovered by a UK researcher.

Scott Helme said the vulnerability made "remote access" to EE's routers possible.

The problem affects customers who have either the Brightbox 1 or 2 router in their homes.

EE described the threat as "moderate", but plans to send out an automatic upgrade before the end of this month.

Any broadband customer who has signed up to EE since early 2012 is affected, as are earlier customers who upgraded their routers, the company told the BBC.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

Thanks. I've just got a Brightbox 2 so I'll keep an eye on things.