The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning to users of home and small office routers to secure their devices against attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers. These hackers have been compromising routers to obscure malicious activities targeting sensitive organizations in both public and private sectors. The advisory highlights that Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) cyber actors exploit poorly configured and vulnerable networking devices globally, affecting multiple critical infrastructure sector networks. The advisory was co-issued by governments from Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the UK. The US government has previously taken measures, including covert commands, to disinfect compromised routers, but challenges persist as operators replace their botnets frequently.
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US Government Issues Warning About Russian Hackers Targeting Routers
The US government, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has warned users of home and small office routers about ongoing threats from Russian state hackers. These hackers exploit vulnerabilities in networking devices to conduct malicious activities against sensitive organizations. The advisory was supported by multiple governments, including those from Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the UK.
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The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
US Government Issues Warning About Russian Hackers Targeting Routers