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Hackers exploit new MikroTik RouterOS flaws to hijack routers

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Hackers exploit new MikroTik RouterOS flaws to hijack routers

Threat actors are exploiting a pair of recently disclosed vulnerabilities in MikroTik RouterOS to gain control of routers that expose SSH services to the internet. The attack chain leverages the flaws to achieve unauthorized access to affected devices.

Why it matters: Organizations operating MikroTik routers with internet-exposed SSH are at immediate risk of compromise and should apply patches or disable external access now.

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Hackers exploit new MikroTik RouterOS flaws to hijack routers

Threat actors are exploiting a pair of recently disclosed vulnerabilities in MikroTik RouterOS to gain control of routers that expose SSH services to the internet. The attack chain leverages the flaws to achieve unauthorized access to affected devices.

Why it matters: Organizations operating MikroTik routers with internet-exposed SSH are at immediate risk of compromise and should apply patches or disable external access now.

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