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FBI Warns: Outdated Wi-Fi Routers Risk Cyber Attacks

2/23/2026

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  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that using older Wi-Fi routers increases the risk of cyber attacks.
  • These end-of-life routers from the late 2000s and early 2010s no longer receive software updates or security patches.
  • The FBI identified about a dozen vulnerable Linksys models, including E1200, E2500, E4200, WRT320N, and M10.
  • Users are advised to update their routers to protect against potential threats.