Routers Gone Rogue: Why They’re the Riskiest Devices in 2025 Networks
Routers are the reigning drama queens of enterprise networks, hogging the spotlight with the most critical vulnerabilities, according to Forescout’s report. These risk-prone divas have left computers in the dust, as they now account for more than half of the devices with the most dangerous vulnerabilities. Who knew routers were such attention seekers?
Hot Take:
Turns out, your friendly neighborhood router isn’t just connecting you to Netflix—it’s also connecting hackers to your wallet! In the latest Forescout report, routers have been officially crowned as the reigning “King of Vulnerabilities” in enterprise networks. Who needs reality TV drama when you can have this kind of suspense right at home?
Key Points:
- Routers are the most vulnerable devices in enterprise networks, leading with critical vulnerabilities.
- The Forescout report shows a 15% increase in device risk, with routers accounting for over half of dangerous vulnerabilities.
- New device types like ADCs, firewalls, and IPMIs join the list of riskiest devices, while routers remain consistent troublemakers.
- IoMT devices in healthcare are flagged for dangerous security defects, adding complexity to cybersecurity challenges.
- Retail sector devices are the riskiest, with significant vulnerabilities also found in financial, government, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
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