Britons warned about Russian hackers targeting internet routers for espionage
Expert stresses importance of keeping routers updated and checking for unusual activity, as hackers could ‘take you to fake sites’
Russian hackers are exploiting commonly sold internet routers to harvest information for espionage purposes, the UK’s cybersecurity agency has said.
The hack could allow attackers to obtain users’ credentials, redirect them to fake sites, and potentially access other devices on their home network such as phones and PCs, said Alan Woodward, a professor at the University of Surrey.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/08/britons-warned-russian-hackers-internet-routers-cyber-security-espionage">Continue reading...Russian hackers target wifi routers
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