FBI Warns of Attacks on Old Internet Routers, Explains How to Prevent Them

The FBI recommended that people replace older routers with an updated model or take other actions.

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The FBI on Wednesday warned that American internet users and smaller businesses should be wary of entities taking advantage of older internet routers that could be “susceptible to vulnerabilities,” namely from a malware known as “TheMoon.”

“When a hardware device is end-of-life, the manufacturer no longer sells the product and is not actively supporting the hardware, which also means they are no longer releasing software updates or security patches for the device,” the agency said.