Outdated ASUS Routers Hijacked: Operation WrtHug’s Global Invasion Unleashed
Operation WrtHug has turned outdated ASUS routers into unwitting participants of a massive botnet, mostly affecting Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia. By exploiting multiple vulnerabilities, the attackers have effectively created a router zombie apocalypse. It’s a grim reminder that even our routers aren’t safe from becoming unwitting accomplices in digital mischief.
Hot Take:
Ah, ASUS routers, the unsung heroes of connectivity, now making headlines for all the wrong reasons. If your router has been collecting dust since the Bush administration, you’ve just unwittingly joined a new global club: the “Outdated Tech Victims of the Month.” It’s like Fight Club, but with fewer Brad Pitts and more botnets!
Key Points:
- A new campaign, dubbed Operation WrtHug, has compromised outdated ASUS routers worldwide.
- The attack primarily hits routers in Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia, with spillover in Southeast Asia and Europe.
- Six security flaws in ASUS WRT routers are being exploited, with shared TLS certificates expiring in 2122.
- 99% of affected services are linked to ASUS AiCloud, pointing fingers at China-affiliated actors.
- Several router models, including ASUS RT-AC1200HP and GT-AX11000, are targeted.
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