Over the past 48 hours, the security of MikroTik routers has been in the spotlight. Reports indicate that about 100,000 devices in Russia are at risk due to a critical vulnerability in RouterOS. Roskomnadzor has instructed telecom operators to monitor firmware versions on subscribers' devices and take action against owners who ignore updates. If a user does not update the firmware, access to the router's ports may be restricted. This is important for XConnect users because vulnerable routers can become an entry point for attacks and disrupt network operations.
The second notable topic was regulation and privacy. The popular hotel booking service "101 Hotel" was added to the register of organizers of information dissemination (ORI). Now it may be required to hand over user data, including messages, if any. This is another step towards tighter control over internet services in Russia, directly related to Cheburnet.
Tools for connection protection were also discussed. One video covered setting up firewalls for Windows, such as Windows Firewall Control, Fort Firewall, simplewall, and Portmaster. These programs help block applications from accessing the internet and protect against unwanted connections. For XConnect users, this is useful as it allows controlling network activity and improving security.
Finally, sing-box was updated to version 1.15.0-alpha.9. This is a tool for organizing network connections that can be used to bypass Cheburnet. Although it's an alpha version, it shows that development continues.
Overall, the period was eventful: from critical vulnerabilities to new regulatory requirements. XConnect users should pay attention to updating router firmware and using reliable connection protection tools.