Gafgyt Botnet Exploiting Five Years Old Critical Vulnerability in Zyxel Routers

Threat Level – Red | Vulnerability Report
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 A critical vulnerability (CVE-2017-18368) in the Zyxel P660HN-T1A router allows the Gafgyt botnet to execute unauthorized commands, potentially leading to a complete takeover of affected devices. This exploitation enables the botnet to launch attacks, compromise network stability, and potentially compromise sensitive data.

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