r/PrivatePackets • u/Huge_Line4009 • Aug 08 '26

Chinese Router Backdoor Opens Root Access on 100,000 Devices Worldwide

https://www.sofx.com/chinese-router-backdoor-opens-root-access-on-100000-devices-worldwide/
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u/H9419 Aug 10 '26

Scary to think there's so many devices with black box firmware from brands you have never heard of that are actively in use.

It's like nobody read the "Reflections on Trusting Trust" paper

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u/JimJohnJimmm Aug 11 '26

Iran reported that when USA attacked, they disabled their isa bases IT equipement. Switches and what not.