Thehackernews WrtHug Malware Campaign Compromises Thousands of ASUS Routers
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A massive hacking operation known as 'WrtHug' has compromised over 50,000 ASUS routers worldwide, primarily targeting discontinued devices with known vulnerabilities. The campaign is attributed to a Chinese threat actor, exploiting these flaws to facilitate cyberespionage activities.
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