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NSA and FBI Urge Americans: Reboot Routers to Prevent Cyber Attacks

4/10/2026

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The National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warn U.S. citizens to reboot their home routers to protect against cyber attacks targeting home networks.
They cite rising threats from Russian hackers, including the GRU and APT28 (Fancy Bear), who exploit vulnerable routers to steal data.
Users should update routers, change default passwords, schedule weekly reboots, and ensure firmware updates to prevent unauthorized access.

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Story summary

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warn U.S. citizens to reboot their home routers to protect against cyber attacks targeting home networks.
They cite rising threats from Russian hackers, including the GRU and APT28 (Fancy Bear), who exploit vulnerable routers to steal data.
Users should update routers, change default passwords, schedule weekly reboots, and ensure firmware updates to prevent unauthorized access.