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Security · 2h ago

New NAT Slipstreaming Attack Bypasses Firewalls to Access Internal Services

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Researchers disclosed NAT Slipstreaming v2.0, a technique that lets attackers remotely reach any TCP/UDP service behind a victim's NAT. The attack exploits browser-based connections to manipulate NAT devices and bypass firewall rules. It affects a wide range of routers and requires no prior access to the target network.

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While the attack is dangerous, its practical impact is limited by the need for user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage.
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