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Routers are devices that connect multiple computer networks together, directing data packets from one network to another, based on their IP addresses. In a home or business environment, routers typically link local networks to the internet, allowing for internal communication as well as external connectivity.
In the context of information security, routers play a critical role in network defense. They can be configured with security protocols to create firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic. This security measure helps prevent unauthorized access to the network and mitigates various attacks, such as denial-of-service (DoS). Moreover, routers can be equipped with encryption standards to secure the data that passes through them, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential during transmission. Secure router configuration, regular updates, and consistent monitoring are essential practices in protecting a network from potential threats and maintaining the integrity and availability of the data and services that depend on these pivotal devices.
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Botnet Operators Execute First Known Exploit of Nearly Decade-Old FlawOperators behind a botnet picked up on a nearly decade-old flaw in Asus routers allowing an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution as a root user. VulnCheck began observing exploitation of the Asus vulnerability on May 17.
A new Mirai-based malware campaign is actively exploiting CVE-2025-29635, a high-severity command-injection vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-823X routers, to enlist devices into the botnet. [...]
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end‑of‑life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42