Old Routers, New Headaches: FBI Warns of Malware Mayhem!
End-of-life routers are like that old car you should’ve traded in years ago. According to the FBI, cybercriminals are turning these outdated devices into malware-spewing, proxy-selling machines. So unless you want your router moonlighting on the dark web, it’s time for an upgrade or at least a reboot.
Hot Take:
Who would have thought that old routers could be the latest secret agents in the cyber world, moonlighting as proxy servers for cybercriminals? It’s like discovering your grandma’s rotary phone is secretly texting the KGB! The FBI is here to remind us that even the ancient relics of our tech past can still cause a ruckus. Time to swap out those dusty routers, folks, before they start acting like rebellious teenagers at a Wi-Fi party!
Key Points:
- FBI alerts on cybercriminal services using end-of-life routers as proxies.
- Old routers are vulnerable due to lack of security updates.
- Malware gains root access and maintains persistent communication.
- Infected routers are sold as proxies on 5Socks and Anyproxy networks.
- FBI recommends replacing or securing outdated routers.
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