Massive Hacking Operation WrtHug Compromises Thousands of ASUS Routers Worldwide

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Operation WrtHug Compromises Over 50,000 ASUS Routers Globally Operation WrtHug has compromised over 50,000 outdated ASUS routers, primarily in Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia, forming a significant botnet. The operation exploits multiple vulnerabilities in end-of-life devices, enabling attackers to hijack these routers and integrate them into a malicious network. 4 sources 55