Britons warned about Russian hackers targeting internet routers for espionage
Expert stresses importance of keeping routers updated and checking for unusual activity, as hackers could βtake you to fake sitesβRussian hackers are exploiting commonly sold internet routers to harvest information for espionage purposes, the UKβs cybersecurity agency has said.The hack could allow attackers to obtain usersβ credentials, redirect them to fake sites, and potentially access other devices on their home network such as phones and PCs, said Alan Woodward, a professor at the University of Surrey. Continue reading...
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