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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Marie Joy Toledo

NSA Warning: Attackers Targeting Home Networks—Why You Should Reboot Your Internet Router Now

National Security Agency (Credit: nsa.gov)

The National Security Agency has issued a warning about rising cyber threats targeting home internet routers, saying attackers are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities to access personal data, intercept communications and compromise connected devices.

In coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency says foreign-linked cyber groups, including Russia's military intelligence unit known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, have been actively scanning and exploiting weak home network security.

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