US warns of Russian state hackers targeting consumer routers

The US government and CISA warn that Russian state-backed hackers, specifically FSB Center 16, are compromising consumer routers to create proxy nodes for attacking critical infrastructure. These actors exploit vulnerable networking devices worldwide to disguise their activities. To reduce risks, users should update firmware, employ strong passwords, disable outdated SNMP versions, and turn off unnecessary services. Such escalating cyber threats may heighten geopolitical tensions and negatively impact global cybersecurity and market stability across various sectors.