"U.S. Faces Growing Cyber Threat from China, FBI Warns"
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The FBI warns of a new cyberthreat from China targeting home internet routers, with hackers exploiting older models from Cisco and NetGear to install malware and potentially launch cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the risk posed to American citizens and communities, urging regular router updates and disabling remote access to protect against these attacks. Additionally, Chinese hackers have been found exploiting remote login technology, prompting federal agencies to disconnect and install patches to prevent further intrusions.
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