Hackers Infecting Network Routers

It is being reported that hackers have infected 500k routers with malware (VPNFilter) worldwide. The attacks are designed to collect login credentials, gain supervisory control and disable the device entirely. Antivirus provider Symantec issued its own advisory Wednesday that identified the targeted devices as:

Linksys E1200

Linksys E2500

Linksys WRVS4400N

Mikrotik RouterOS for Cloud Core Routers: Versions 1016, 1036, and 1072

Netgear DGN2200

Netgear R6400

Netgear R7000

Netgear R8000

Netgear WNR1000

Netgear WNR2000

QNAP TS251

QNAP TS439 Pro

Other QNAP NAS devices running QTS software

TP-Link R600VPN

In an effort to minimize the effects of the attack, it is advised that users perform a factory reset of their routers. This is typically performed by pressing the reset button for 10 seconds. This will remove any special configuration on the router as well, however. Users should also change the router's password, update the firmware and disable remote administration. 

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