Operation WrtHug Compromises Over 50,000 ASUS Routers Globally

Operation WrtHug Compromises Over 50,000 ASUS Routers Globally

First seen 19 Nov 2025, 20:15 UTC •ThehackernewsCybersecuritynewsSecurityaffairs.Co •88% similarity •55.2

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Operation WrtHug has compromised over 50,000 outdated ASUS routers, primarily in Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia, forming a significant botnet.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.

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