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Compromised routers and the botnet problem

A joint advisory described PRC-linked actors compromising routers and other internet-connected devices for botnet operations. Devices outside the data center can still affect an organization’s security.

This briefing explains a public 2024 advisory. It is not a live incident feed; consult the original source and current vendor guidance for updates.

What the advisory tells us

The joint advisory examines a botnet involving compromised routers and other devices. It calls on device vendors, owners and operators to update and secure exposed equipment.

What teams can do

Inventory connected devices and their support status. Update firmware, remove unnecessary internet exposure and use unique administrative credentials.

Read the original advisory

FBI IC3 / federal partners: source advisory (PDF) ↗

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