TP-Link routers are being taken over by botnet

[TheLostSwede]

Depending on the source, some 8-16k known TP-Link routers have been taken over by a botnet.
Upgrade your firmware, if there is one, or throw away that old TP-Link router.

Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in yearslong account takeover attacks

The botnet is being skillfully used to launch “highly evasive” password-spraying attacks.

arstechnica.com

 

[Tech9]

Not surprised. Seems like bad guys are not happy with just a botnet running anymore.

Malware damaging ASUS routers?

This malware damaging Asus routers has to be described in a sticky thread with a warning sign! Update: Asus is releasing patched firmware for multiple models. Check for firmware updates! The changelog for most firmware releases contains the following: 1. Strengthened input validation and data...

www.snbforums.com

I don't know what it is, but it damages the routers and some are out of warranty or EoL.

 

[slidermike]

I have not looked into the specifics of the tp-link exploit but instead of e-waste wouldn't it make more sense to install openwrt (assuming the exploit is firmware and not haredware vector)?

 

[TheLostSwede]

I have not looked into the specifics of the tp-link exploit but instead of e-waste wouldn't it make more sense to install openwrt (assuming the exploit is firmware and not haredware vector)?

Well, I did suggest to upgrade the firmware, I didn't specify to what.