Russian Hackers Target US Routers, FBI Shuts Down Network

0:00Russian military hackers from the GRU targeted thousands of small office home office routers right here in the United States using them for sneaky. DNS hijacking to spy on military folks, government workers, and critical infrastructure. The FBI and Justice Department just wrapped up a court-approved operation to shut down the U.S. part of that network, focusing on vulnerable T.P. link. Devices exploited through known flaws. They stole credentials from routers across at least 23 states, rerouting internet traffic to their own service for espionage. In the takedown, agents gathered evidence, reset the DNS settings to cut off Russian access, and block their entry points without messing up normal. Router functions or peeking at user data. Americans got caught in the crossfire without knowing, facing risks to their home and office networks from these foreign intrusions. Official stress this shows how everyday devices can become tools for big time spying, hitting regular people in ways that feel

1:00personal and invasive. Alongside the bust, the FBI teamed up with the NSA and partners from 15 countries to drop a public service announcement packed with fixes. Key moves include swapping out old or unsupported routers, patching to the latest firmware, double checking DNS settings for fakes, and locking down. Firewalls to hide remote management from the web. Staying sharp on these steps keeps the hackers out and your connection secure. So check your gear today and lock it down tight. That wraps California news today brought to you with AI.