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Router Vulnerabilities, Firmware Updates, and Trends in 2018

Announcements, News & PR, Cybersecurity, Internet Safety & Privacy, IoT Security Technology, Technology & Insights

In a recent article published by IT Briefcase—zvelo Security Analyst, Louis Creager, outlined and describes one of the most prominent trends threatening router networks around the world. Ubiquitous as they are in our households, relatively few consumers are conscious of the firmware running on their home router

IoT Security & Networks Need Router Manufacturers Commitment

IoT Security Needs Commitment from Router Manufacturer’s to Maintain Device Firmware

Announcements, News & PR, Cybersecurity, Internet Safety & Privacy, IoT Security Technology, Technology & Insights

One of the largest security gaps in 2018—one that leaves devices open to malware, botnets, and use in DDoS attacks—is the lack of commitment from router and gateway manufacturers. But what is the incentive for OEMs to build the infrastructure and systems to maintain and update device firmware even after just a few years?