Wayne E. Bouchard wrote:
Meh...
Sure, it rehashes what we pretty well already know, "If a bad guy can get access to your network or your management tools, you're boned."
Naturally. If one gets to the control plane of your routers and/or management network you have big problems. :) However if they develop a script kidde tool that twiddles the bits in the middle.... that's a bit more concerning, as it may be difficult to detect without significant monitoring.
It's still worth reminding folks that they need to take appropriate measures to defend and monitor these devices. Too many networks and servers get hacked not because the attacker was good, but because the administrators (some of whom tend to be good security guys) became complacent and stopped doing routine upkeep. So in that sense, a little fear can be a good thing.
Oh of course.