Russian Hackers Target Routers to Steal Sensitive Data

FBI and NSA warnings indicate Russian GRU-linked APT28 is actively exploiting vulnerabilities in SOHO routers (notably older TP‑Link devices) to hijack devices and steal sensitive data including passwords and authentication tokens; Microsoft reported impacts to over 200 organizations and roughly 5,000 consumer devices. Users are advised to change default passwords, update firmware, and apply security best practices to mitigate the risk.