VPNFilter malware has infected a million routers — here's what you need to knowMalware linked to the Russian government can manipulate your internet traffic, harvest personal information, and serve as a launch point for a broad range of internet attacks.
The ASUS RT66U router, one of the devices known to be vulnerable to VPNFilter.
A recent discovery that new router-based malware, known as VPNFilter, had infected well over 500,000 routers just became even worse news. In a report expected to be released June 13, Cisco states that over 200,000 additional routers have been infected and that the capabilities of VPNFilter are far worse than initially thought. Ars Technica has reported on what to expect from Cisco Wednesday.
VPNFilter is malware that is installed on a Wi-Fi router. It has already infected almost one million routers across 54 countries, and the list of devices known to be affected by VPNFilter contains many popular consumer models. It's important to note that VPNFilter is not a router exploit that an attacker can find and use to gain access —...
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VPNFilter malware has infected a million routers — here's what you need to know
