Router Mayhem: DrayTek Firmware Fiasco Causes Global Internet Outage!

DrayTek’s routers are at the heart of an internet mystery! ISPs worldwide are advising users to upgrade their firmware or face endless boot loops. It seems these routers have been caught in a virtual tornado, leaving users in a connectivity conundrum. Upgrade your DrayTek router now and dodge the digital cyclone!

Pro Dashboard

Hot Take:

It seems like DrayTek routers have taken up a new hobby: interpretive dance routines on your network! Who knew routers could moonwalk out of the Internet? But don’t worry, they assure us it’s all part of the latest firmware’s interpretive expression—or is it just a stage fright glitch from being on the cyber stage?

Key Points:

  • DrayTek routers worldwide suffered from connectivity issues and entered boot loops.
  • ISPs like Gamma, Zen Internet, ICUK, and A&A, among others, were impacted.
  • Cause linked to potential vulnerabilities or a buggy firmware update from DrayTek.
  • Customers advised to update firmware, disable SSL VPN/Remote Access, or switch routers.
  • DrayTek has yet to confirm the exact root cause but provided temporary solutions.

Membership Required

 You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels
Already a member? Log in here
The Nimble Nerd
Confessional Booth of Our Digital Sins

Okay, deep breath, let's get this over with. In the grand act of digital self-sabotage, we've littered this site with cookies. Yep, we did that. Why? So your highness can have a 'premium' experience or whatever. These traitorous cookies hide in your browser, eagerly waiting to welcome you back like a guilty dog that's just chewed your favorite shoe. And, if that's not enough, they also tattle on which parts of our sad little corner of the web you obsess over. Feels dirty, doesn't it?