Netgear Routers: The Unencrypted Comedy of Errors in 2025!
Netgear router’s administrative web interface comes without transport encryption by default—because who needs security when you can have suspense every time you log in?
Hot Take:
Why did the chicken cross the road? To secure its Netgear router! In a world where everything from your toaster to your toothbrush has Wi-Fi, it’s nice to see that Netgear thought the best way to secure their routers was… not at all. Who needs encryption when you have the power of good intentions?
Key Points:
- Netgear routers have default settings without transport encryption on their admin web interface.
- This could expose users to potential man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Users must manually enable encryption for secure data transmission.
- The vulnerability was disclosed via the Full Disclosure mailing list.
- Netgear has yet to publicly address the issue or provide a fix.
Already a member? Log in here