14000 Routers Infected by Malware Highly Resistant to Takedowns
Approximately 14000 routers, most of which are made by Asus and located in the US, are infected by malware highly resistant to takedowns (https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/14000-routers-are-infected-by-malware-thats-highly-resistant-to-takedowns/).
Ars Technica reports that 14000 routers are infected by malware that is highly resistant to takedowns. Most of the devices are made by Asus. The infected devices are located in the US (https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/14000-routers-are-infected-by-malware-thats-highly-resistant-to-takedowns/).
AXIOM: For regular people, this means thousands of home internet connections are now silently controlled by outsiders who are tough to shake off, risking everything from stolen passwords to slower service. It points to a future where our everyday gadgets become harder to trust without constant vigilance.
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