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Gbhackers •Divya • May 19, 2026

Four-Faith industrial cellular routers are being actively targeted in a growing botnet campaign exploiting a critical authentication bypass flaw tracked as CVE-2024-9643. Security researchers warn that attackers are rapidly weaponizing the vulnerability to hijack exposed devices and repurpose them as part of large-scale malicious infrastructure. Four-Faith Industrial Routers Targeted CVE-2024-9643 affects Four-Faith F3x36 industrial routers […]

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Critical Exploitation of Four-Faith Routers in Botnet Campaign Four-Faith industrial cellular routers are under active attack due to a critical authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2024-9643, published on February 4, 2025. Security researchers report a significant increase in exploitation attempts, indicating a shift from probing to large-scale hijacking of these devices for botnet creation. The vulnerability primarily affects Four-Faith F3x36 industrial routers, which are being rapidly weaponized by attackers. This campaign poses a serious risk to industrial infrastructure, as compromised routers can be repurposed for malicious activities. The ongoing exploitation highlights the urgent need for organizations using these devices to implement security measures and monitor for suspicious activity. 4 sources 70

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