
FBI Warns: Old Wi‑Fi Routers Can Turn Into Botnets
The FBI cautions that end-of-life home routers from the late 2000s to early 2010s—especially certain Linksys models—are vulnerable to malware and can be hijacked to form botnets because they no longer receive security updates. Attacks exploit exposed remote management features, and because the malware runs in the router’s operating system rather than on a PC, detections are difficult; if your router is no longer updated, replace it with a newer model to reduce risk.













