Thieves take advantage of their vulnerability
How to Tell if Your Wi-Fi Network Has Been Hacked | NordVPN
Your router is a prime target for hackers looking to abuse your Wi-Fi connection or infiltrate your network. If compromised, they can redirect your personal or business internet requests to servers infected with malware.
However, most people do not realize the extent of the problems that come with a hacked router. Manufacturers also mass-produce different devices and do not bother to update them, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. In fact, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this to attack many routers.
The most recent example of router malware attacks is the VPNFilter threat. Following the massive malware attack that compromised thousands of WiFi routers and network devices worldwide, the FBI has issued an urgent request to home and small office owners to reboot their routers in an effort to disrupt a massive malware attack.
