Summary

Officials are warning that a Russian hacking group may be secretly taking control of home and small business Wi-Fi routers to monitor internet activity. If successful, attackers can quietly redirect traffic, spy on what you do online, or interfere with normal internet use

Who Is at Risk

Anyone using a home or small office router is at risk, especially if the device is older, hasn’t been updated, or still uses default or weak passwords.

What to Watch For

Watch for sudden internet problems, settings that changed on their own, or signs that your router is not using the correct website addresses for online services.

What to Do

Change the admin password if needed and update the router software.