FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers
The FBI has reported that a Russian military hacking group has been using outdated Wi-Fi routers to redirect internet traffic, steal logins, and spy on targets. The group, known as APT28, Fancy Bear, and Forest Blizzard, has been linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The FBI and Justice Department have disrupted the US portion of the network, but individuals are still responsible for updating their own routers and changing their passwords to prevent further attacks.
- ▪The Russian hacking group APT28, Fancy Bear, and Forest Blizzard has been linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency.
- ▪The hackers used weaknesses in older routers to change DNS settings, allowing them to redirect internet traffic and steal sensitive information.
- ▪The FBI and Justice Department disrupted the US portion of the network in April, but individuals are still vulnerable to attack if they do not update their routers and change their passwords.
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Hackers FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers Federal officials say a Russian military hacking group used outdated routers to redirect internet traffic, steal logins and spy on targets By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published June 14, 2026 1:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your Wi-Fi router may be the least glamorous gadget in your home. It sits on a shelf, blinks in the corner and only gets attention when Netflix freezes. However, that little box controls a lot more than you may think.
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