WrtHug Exploits Six ASUS WRT Flaws to Hijack Tens of Thousands of EoL Routers Worldwide
Summary
Operation WrtHug has compromised tens of thousands of outdated ASUS routers globally, primarily affecting users in Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia. The severity of this campaign highlights the risks associated with using end-of-life devices, as they can be easily hijacked to form a large botnet.
Original Article Summary
A newly discovered campaign has compromised tens of thousands of outdated or end-of-life (EoL) ASUS routers worldwide, predominantly in Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia, to rope them into a massive network. The router hijacking activity has been codenamed Operation WrtHug by SecurityScorecard's STRIKE team. Southeast Asia and European countries are some of the other regions where infections have
Impact
ASUS routers, specifically those that are outdated or end-of-life (EoL)
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Users are advised to upgrade their routers to supported models and ensure that firmware is up to date to mitigate vulnerabilities.