In the market for a new router? Here are 13 models to avoid, according to the FBI [U]
Update: The FBI’s original directive mistakenly included two models, the E100 and E300. The agency has since revised the list to exclude them, and we’ve updated this post accordingly. If you were spooked by yesterday’s news that thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet, and are thinking about buying a new router, here are some models to not add to your cart per a recent FBI advisory. more…
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Update: The FBI’s original directive mistakenly included two models, the E100 and E300. The agency has since revised the list to exclude them, and we’ve updated this post accordingly.
If you were spooked by yesterday’s news that thousands of ASUS wireless routers have been compromised by a botnet, and are thinking about buying a new router, here are some models to not add to your cart per a recent FBI advisory. more…