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Chinese Hackers Target Asus Routers, Compromise 50,000 Devices

11/21/2025

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Security researchers identified the WrtHug hacking campaign targeting Asus routers, likely linked to a Chinese threat group.
The campaign exploits vulnerabilities in outdated Asus router models, compromising nearly 50,000 IP addresses worldwide.
Attackers gain remote access to deploy malware and create a botnet for espionage and DDoS attacks.
Users should update firmware, disable remote access, and replace unsupported devices.

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Story summary

Security researchers identified the WrtHug hacking campaign targeting Asus routers, likely linked to a Chinese threat group.
The campaign exploits vulnerabilities in outdated Asus router models, compromising nearly 50,000 IP addresses worldwide.
Attackers gain remote access to deploy malware and create a botnet for espionage and DDoS attacks.
Users should update firmware, disable remote access, and replace unsupported devices.