Router malware

New malware attack is targeting millions of popular routers. Security researchers discovered malware called BotenaGo.

If your router or IoT devices get infected with BotenaGo, criminals could use them in botnet attacks against websites or as delivery systems for spam emails. And cybercriminals behind the malware could use BotenaGo for other nefarious purposes.

Affected routers include:

• DrayTek Vigor2960
• D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router
• Netgear WN604, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660
• Netgear R6250 and DGN2200
• GPON home routers
• Linksys X3000
• D-Link DIR-610
• Comtrend VR-3033
• Tenda AC15 AC1900
• ZTE F460 and F660

Read more here with a longer list of affected routers.

Keep your eyes open for possible firmware updates from your router's OEM.