05/14/2026
The FBI may have reset your wireless router remotely; if so, you should replace it
9to5 Mac
FBI and NSA Alert: Russia Compromising Home and Small Office Routers�• Threat Overview: Russia's GRU group, APT28 (Fancy Bear), has been systematically compromising home and small office routers since at least 2024. This group intercepts credentials, authentication tokens, and sensitive communications.�• Affected Models: Specific TP-Link models targeted include:�• TP-Link TL-WR841N�• TP-Link LTE Wireless N Router MR6400�• TP-Link Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C5�• TP-Link Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C7�• TP-Link Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WDR3600�• TP-Link Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WDR4300�• TP-Link Wireless Dual Band Router WDR3500�• TP-Link Wireless Lite N Router WR740N�• TP-Link Wireless Lite N Router WR740N/WR741ND�• TP-Link Wireless Lite N Router WR749N�• TP-Link Wireless N 3G/4G Router MR3420�• TP-Link Wireless N Access Point WA801ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Access Point WA901ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Gigabit Router WR1043ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Gigabit Router WR1045ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR840N�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR841HP�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR841N�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR841N/WR841ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR842N�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR842ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR845N�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR941ND�• TP-Link Wireless N Router WR945N�• Urgent Action Required: Affected routers are no longer receiving firmware updates and remain vulnerable. They should be replaced immediately.�• Best Practices:�• Enable automatic firmware updates.�• Change the default admin username and password.�• Disable remote management unless necessary.�• Use a VPN for remote workers accessing sensitive data.�• Conclusion: While most 9to5Mac readers are unlikely to be using affected routers, it's crucial to stay informed and take proactive steps to protect your network
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The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers...
