Zyxel users

Hackers have long served as a public nuisance, preying on unsuspecting victims with malicious DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. However, recent reports show that one of the most popular targets, the Zyxel line of consumer routers used in home and small business networks, is becoming a significant force in making these attackers a regular, inescapable concern.

According to security researchers, the DDoS botnet that is now targeting Zyxel routers is believed to be the same one responsible for huge spikes in DDoS attacks from 2017 to 2018. This attack has since grown to an unprecedented level, with millions of devices being targeted around the world. This means that anyone running a Zyxel router is liable to experience significant disruption in service, as well as the potential of confidential data being exfiltrated from their network.

While Zyxel users have long been accustomed to receiving security updates and patches to help mitigate the threat of attack, the recent flood of malicious attacks has proven to be too much for them to keep up with. Because of this, many are now utilizing third-party options to protect their network, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and VPS (Virtual Private Servers) to securely access the internet.

However, while these measures are able to keep most attacks at bay, the overwhelming size of the DDoS botnet has made it difficult to manage and ineffective in limiting its access. This means that Zyxel users are vulnerable to a variety of attacks, ranging from threatening websites that seek to exploit exposed parts of their system to hijacking their router for routing malicious traffic.

It’s worth noting that Zyxel routers are still a popular choice worldwide, and users can take steps to protect themselves against further hacks. Simple measures such as changing the default passwords and updating the firmware and security settings on a regular basis will go a long way in helping to keep attackers at bay.

At the end of the day, the increase in attacks on Zyxel users has highlighted how vulnerable these networks can be. To that end, it’s essential for users to take the necessary steps to protect their networks, such as utilizing strong passwords and consistently updating firmware and security settings. Without such precautions, it’s only a matter of time before these users experience more DDoS attacks and become public nuisance no. 1.