How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers
Thousands of Asus routers have been compromised by a suspected China-state group, with seven specific models targeted due to lack of manufacturer support and security patches. The operation, named WrtHug by researchers at SecurityScorecard, remains unclear in its intentions after gaining control of the devices. The compromised routers are believed to be used for espionage purposes, similar to ORB networks, with concentrations in Taiwan and smaller clusters in other countries. This incident follows previous instances of state-sponsored hacking involving routers, including campaigns by Chinese and Russian threat groups.
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