What the Tech? How to protect yourself from a router attack

Your WiFi router may be the most overlooked device in your home. It quietly connects your devices to the internet, but to hackers, it's extremely valuable.
InfoWorld

15 new vulnerabilities reported during router hacking contest

Routers appear to be as insecure as ever, after hackers successfully compromised five popular wireless models during a contest at the DefCon 22 security conference, reporting 15 new vulnerabilities to ...
CNET

Don't Let Hackers Access Your Home Wi-Fi Network. Here's How to Lock It Down

Bolstering your home security often means door locks, alarm systems and security cameras, but a recent hack of 14,000 home routers shows you need to protect your home internet network too. Selecting a ...
TweakTown

ASUS router users warned: global hacking exploit detected requires factory reset

TL;DR: GreyNoise uncovered the AyySSHush botnet infecting over 8,000 hosts, mainly ASUS routers, exploiting known bypass bugs to gain persistent SSH backdoor access that survives firmware updates.
Network World

Vulnerability in embedded Web server exposes millions of routers to hacking

A serious vulnerability in an embedded Web server used by many router models from different manufacturers allows remote attackers to take control of affected devices over the Internet. A compromised ...