Operation WrtHug: Massive Cyberattack Compromised More Than 50,000 ASUS EoL Routers
A newly discovered cyberattack campaign, dubbed Operation WrtHug, has compromised tens of thousands of ASUS routers that are end-of-life (EoL) or outdated. The operation has recruited these devices into a vast network of botnets. Over the past six months, SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team identified more than 50,000 unique IP addresses of compromised devices globally. The most affected regions include Taiwan, the United States and Russia, although infections have also been reported in Southeast Asia and European countries. ...