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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Do you own an Asus router? If so, your device may have been one of thousands compromised in a large campaign waged by cybercriminals looking to exploit it. In a blog post published Wednesday, security firm GreyNoise revealed that the attack was staged by what it suggests is "a well-resourced and highly capable adversary." Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more To gain initial access, the attackers used bru
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 09:28:13
Update: The FBI’s original directive mistakenly included two models, the E100 and E300. The agency has since revised the list to exclude them, and we’ve updated this post accordingly. If you were spooked by yesterday’s news that thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet, and are thinking about buying a new router, here are some models to not add to your cart per a recent FBI advisory. According to a recent report by the agency, hackers are exploiting at least 13 olde
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Your Asus Wi-Fi router may have been hacked, according to a new blog post from the cybersecurity firm GreyNoise. As of Tuesday, over 9,000 Asus routers have been confirmed compromised in what the firm characterizes as an “ongoing exploitation campaign.” GreyNoise has been tracking the attack since March 17. In the months since, they’ve seen only 30 requests related to the attack, which indicates how quietly the campaign is operating. The attackers have maintained access to affected routers eve
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If you were spooked by yesterday’s news that thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet, and are thinking about buying a new router, here are some models to not add to your cart per a recent FBI advisory. According to a recent report by the agency, hackers are exploiting at least 13 older routers, mostly sold by Linksys under the Cisco brand, to power botnets and hide malicious activity. These are “end-of-life” models, meaning they no longer receive software updates a
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The big picture: Backdoors are typically designed to bypass traditional authentication methods and provide unauthorized remote access to vulnerable network appliances or endpoint devices. The most effective backdoors remain invisible to both end users and system administrators, making them especially attractive to threat actors engaged in covert cyber-espionage campaigns. Analysts at GreyNoise have uncovered a mysterious backdoor-based campaign affecting more than 9,000 Asus routers. The unknow
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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Do you own an Asus router? If so, your device may have been one of thousands compromised in a large campaign waged by cybercriminals looking to exploit it. In a blog post published Wednesday, security firm GreyNoise revealed that the attack was staged by what it suggests is "a well-resourced and highly capable adversary." Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more To gain initial access, the attackers used bru
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Thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet that has also been targeting Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys devices. The way in which routers are infected means that they remain under the control of attackers even if the firmware is updated … ASUS wireless routers compromised Security researchers at Greynoise first detected the exploit back in March, but held off on making it public until the industry had time to coordinate a response. GreyNoise has identified an ongoing expl
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Over 9,000 ASUS routers are compromised by a novel botnet dubbed "AyySSHush" that was also observed targeting SOHO routers from Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys. The campaign was discovered by GreyNoise security researchers in mid-March 2025, who reports that it carries the hallmarks of a nation-state threat actor, though no concrete attributions were made. The threat monitoring firm reports that the attacks combine brute-forcing login credentials, bypassing authentication, and exploiting older vuln
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ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus RT-BE86U router is currently on sale for $300. This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features. However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor. View now at Asus View now at Best Buy more buying choices Wi-Fi 7 has been around since last January, but widespread adoption has been limited. The technology requires devices to have the necessary hardware to sup
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-23 09:00:00
The rising costs of internet service mean that cutting added fees from your bill makes all the difference. A recent CNET survey found that roughly 63% of adults are paying $195 more on average for internet than they paid last year. If you're looking to trim down monthly expenses, there's one bill on your router that's easier to get rid of than others: The costs of renting your router. Granted, buying a router upfront is also an easy way to remove that fee from your bill. CNET's router expert, J
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-22 20:30:00
It's a simple question, but one that gets asked quite a bit: Does Wi-Fi travel through walls? Yes, but not completely. I didn't understand fully myself, so I spoke with several experts, including a CNET lab technician, to find the answers. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and the latest standard, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi technology has steadily improved in recent years. Having an adequate Wi-Fi connection is a must, yet many people still struggle with their home internet. In a recent CNET broad
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Strava is making it easier to plan workouts and keep activity leaderboard rankings fair. The updates rolling out over the coming weeks focus on helping users optimize their workout routes to compete against other users and their own personal bests, building on some of the existing AI features that Strava announced last year. Anyone paying for a Strava subscription (starting at $11.99 monthly) can now access a new AI-powered routes experience under the Maps tab that should provide more intuitive
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-02 00:20:51
That router the cable company gave you when you signed up for their internet? Yeah, that thing sucks, which you’ve probably figured out by now from the glitchy signal, dead spots all over your house, and frequent reboots. A whole-house mesh system solves all of those problems, and Google’s AC1200 WiFi 3-pack creates a scalable, fast, reliable WiFi system over 4,500 square feet in size. Years ago when home mesh WiFi systems were new, back when you should have ditched that router in the first pla
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“Gaming router” is more of a marketing term than a legitimate designation. Sometimes it tells you the router comes with gaming features like device prioritization, but often it just means flashy lights and futuristic designs. Don't fall for it. The main metric you should pay attention to is jitter, which tells you how often your gaming experience will be interrupted by lag. We tested 31 of the top Wi-Fi routers to find the ones that remove lag from the equation as much as possible. What’s the b
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Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps has reportedly stopped offering real-time alternate route suggestions while driving. The issue seems to have cropped up in the last few weeks, likely due to a buggy update. Google has yet to acknowledge the issue, and we don’t have any details about its underlying cause. In addition to offering the most optimal route to your destination, Google Maps displays alternate routes in real time while driving that are marginally slower or faster than
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Whether you're working from home, binge-watching Netflix, or streaming your gameplay on Twitch, there's no such thing as too much bandwidth. Even if you have gigabit fiber mainlined into your router, everyone could use help getting faster internet around the house. It doesn't matter if you have the best possible wires outside your house—eliminating subpar speeds and Wi-Fi dead zones is largely up to you. Here are some ways to troubleshoot and, hopefully, improve the quality of the Wi-Fi inside a
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Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E devices certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance must support WPA3, but it's not exclusive to the new standard. You can find Wi-Fi 5 routers with WPA3 support, and some manufacturers are rolling it out onto older devices via firmware updates. It is also backward compatible. Most routers will offer a hybrid mode labeled WPA2/WPA3 to avoid issues as devices transition to the new standard. No security standard is perfect, so you should make sure your router has automatic updates turned
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is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. For most of my life, I’ve relied on a paper map when I go outdoors. Then, in March, I joined my friend Rusty on the Appalachian Trail for two weeks. He told me to download FarOut. FarOut was my introduction to the world of app-based navigation. It’s focused on thru-hikers, and has useful details, including comments that tell you whether a
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It's a simple question, but one that gets asked quite a bit: Does Wi-Fi travel through walls? Yes, but not completely. I'll explain more fully in a moment. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and the latest standard, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi technology has steadily improved in recent years. Having an adequate Wi-Fi connection is a must, yet many people still struggle with their home internet. In a recent CNET broadband survey, 42% of respondents complained about having an unreliable connection. M
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-06 06:17:00
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? TP-Link, the most popular router brand in the US, could be banned in the country. The ongoing saga over the firm's alleged links to China and anti-competitive behavior has led Republican lawmakers to urge the Commerce Department to ban sales of the company's products. The seventeen senators and representatives wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this week to supp
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-10 00:17:11
Uber is introducing a few new options for riders that it claims will save you money. These choices include Route Share, which can only be described as if Uber Pool and buses had a love child (though Uber has already tried to reinvent shuttle buses a few times). It offers pickups in certain spots "along busy corridors" every 20 minutes — though only during weekday rush hours. Basically, you can save "up to" 50 percent off UberX by treating Uber like a bus, walking to a pickup location and then g
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Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities — one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day. Starting Wednesday, riders in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco will be able to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by booking with Uber’s new “Route Share” feature. The company announced Route Share and other new featu
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Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities — one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day. Starting Wednesday, riders in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco will be able to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by booking with Uber’s new “Route Share” feature. The company announced Route Share and other new featu
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Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber ride-share vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2023. Uber is giving commuters new ways to travel and cut costs on frequent rides. The ride-hailing company on Wednesday announced a route share feature on its platform, prepaid ride passes and special deals week for UberOne members at its annual Go-Get showcase. Uber's new features come as the company accelerates its leadership position in the ride
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is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Uber announced a new type of ride that travels along a set route, comes every 20 minutes, includes up to two other passengers, and costs up to 50 percent less than an UberX ride. In other words, a bus. For years, Uber and its smaller rival Lyft have been gently mocked online for occasionally releasing products that closely
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Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities – one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive everyday. Starting Wednesday, riders in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco will be able to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by booking with Uber’s new “Route Share” feature. The company announced Route Share and other new featur
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From early-morning school drop-offs to seniors booking rides to the hospital, from suburban commuters seeking a faster link to the metro to families visiting ancestral graves, Shanghai is rolling out a new kind of public bus — one that’s designed by commuters, and launched only when enough riders request it. Branded “DZ” for dingzhi, or “customized,” the system invites residents to submit proposed routes through a city-run platform. Others with similar travel needs can opt in or vote, and if de
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Watching movies and shows from your favorite streaming services is super convenient with a streaming device or smart TV. These devices allow you to have access thousands of live and on-demand streaming options with the push of a button or a voice command. If you set up a VPN on your smart TV or streaming device, you can expand your streaming options tenfold. Using a virtual private network can make streaming services register your connection as originating in another part of the world, which gi
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NurPhoto/Getty Images Are you still using a router that's past its prime? If so, you could be opening yourself up to a malicious attack. The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are targeting routers that have reached their end of life and are no longer supported by the manufacturer. In an advisory and a PSA published last week, the agency said that attackers are deploying malware against many older routers. Typically dated from 2010 or earlier, these routers have already reached end-of-life, wh
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The weather is getting warmer, which means summer is right around the corner. You might be thinking about planning some outdoor activities for your yourself and others to enjoy, and a hike is great way to get outside and explore. When Apple released iOS 18 in September, it made some improvements in its Maps app. You can now plan a hiking -- or walking and running -- route before you step outside. Creating a custom route can keep you on track so you don't get lost outdoors. This feature can also
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