The FBI has revealed that a dangerous virus developed by Russian hackers is targeting Internet routers worldwide, and users have been warned that if they want to avoid any major damage, Reboot their routers immediately.
According to the National Post, the FBI says that millions of Internet routers worldwide have been infected with the virus. To protect users, it is necessary to reboot their Internet routers.
US technology experts say a dangerous virus targeting routers could block web traffic, gather information passing through domestic or business routers, completely disable the device, and steal valuable user data. ۔
The US Department of Justice says the virus is being spread by the Russian hacker “Sophisti Group” and currently controls millions of routers worldwide. This hacker group, also known as APT28 or Fancy Bear.
Allegedly working under the direction of the Russian intelligence agency, the US and European intelligence agencies say the group also interfered in the 2016 US election and hacked it.
The FBI says individual and business users must at least reboot their routers to protect their private data. For example, if they have a virus on their router, rebooting will temporarily stop their activity.
Users are asked to upgrade their router’s firmware and use the best and most secure password for added security. If you have remote management settings on your routers, the FBI recommends disabling them as well.
