DrayTek Router Reboot Ruckus: A Firmware Fiasco or Hacker Havoc?
DrayTek router owners endured a weekend of tech turmoil as their devices rebooted endlessly, leaving them offline. The fix? Disconnect and upgrade firmware—stat! Oh, and for goodness’ sake, stop allowing remote access unless you fancy a virtual house party you didn’t plan. DrayTek router woes: the uninvited guest no one wanted.
Hot Take:
DrayTek routers are apparently auditioning for the role of the most frustrating techno-problem of the year. Just when you thought you’d have a peaceful weekend, your trusty router decides to play a never-ending game of “reboot roulette.” It’s a bit like your router decided to go on a surprise roller-coaster spree without your consent. Buckle up, because your gateway to the internet is about to give you a wild ride!
Key Points:
- DrayTek routers began endlessly rebooting over the weekend, causing widespread connectivity issues.
- Users are advised to disconnect from the internet and update their router firmware to fix the problem.
- Remote administrative access should be disabled unless absolutely necessary.
- ISPs across the UK and Europe acknowledged the router issues but clarified it wasn’t due to their networks.
- Speculation suggests the issue might be linked to unpatched vulnerabilities being exploited.
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