Asus is a organization tracked across 29 threat clusters and 50 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 14, 2025; most recent activity July 8, 2026.
ASUS (ASUSTeK Computer Inc.) is a Taiwanese multinational electronics company best known for motherboards, laptops, graphics cards, and other PC components. It has become a notable cybersecurity concern due to a high-profile data breach associated with the Everest ransomware group and multiple firmware/boot-time vulnerabilities affecting ASUS products, which elevate the risk to supply chain and end-user environments.
The China-linked threat actor UAT-7810 is evolving its malware toolkit, notably introducing LONGLEASH, an upgraded version of the SHORTLEASH backdoor. This group exploits known vulnerabilities in unpatched Ruckus…
The Belarus-aligned cyber group FrostyNeighbor has launched a targeted campaign against government organizations in Ukraine and Poland since March 2026. Utilizing spearphishing techniques, the group delivers malicious…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, cybersecurity officials are on high alert for potential cyberattacks targeting the tournament. Past incidents, such as a China-linked breach during the 2022 World Cup, highlight…
A new strain of malware, dubbed KadNap, has infected over 14,000 Asus routers, forming a botnet that powers a cybercrime proxy network known as Doppelgänger. The botnet utilizes a custom Kademlia Distributed Hash Table…
ASUS has discontinued its 'File Shredder' feature due to a critical security vulnerability. This decision affects users relying on the feature for secure file deletion. The company emphasizes the need for users to…
Notepad++ has been hijacked by state-sponsored hackers, specifically a likely Chinese threat actor. The attackers compromised the software's update mechanism between June and December 2025, allowing them to redirect…
Asus has been hacked by the Everest ransomware group, which has claimed responsibility for the data breach. The attack has raised significant concerns regarding the security of sensitive information within the tech…
Asus has issued a firmware update to address a critical security flaw in its DSL routers. Users are advised to update their devices to protect against potential exploits. This update is crucial for maintaining the…
Asus has identified a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-59367) affecting its DSL-AC51, DSL-AC750, and DSL-N16 router models. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to gain full control…
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,…