Netgear has released firmware updates to patch two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi router models. Users are advised to immediately check for and install the latest firmware to secure their devices.
If you own a Netgear router it may well be time to check for updates, as the company has released aWhile details are thin on the ground, it appears two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities have been patched for multiple WiFi router models . I've listed the latest firmware updates next to the affected routers below, so if you're a Netgear user it's worth a quick check to see if your router is affected, and if it's using the latest version.
So even for the rest of us, it's worth a quick check for updates, isn't it? Security starts at the first potential entry point, and your home router is the first sentry on the outer walls of your internet perimeter. Better safe than sorry, I'm sure you'll agree. US congressman calls again for the government to ban Chinese-made TP-Link routers: 'I would not have that in my home'
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