Your cheap Netgear router might have some serious security flaws — here’s what we know so far

Affected Netgear router has reached end-of-life, so don’t expect a patch

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A popular budget-friendlyNetgearsmall business routeris vulnerable to half a dozen flaws that could lead to the theft of sensitive information, and possibly even full device takeover, experts have warned.

Since the device reached its end-of-life, Netgear is not expected to release any patches for the flaws, so it might be wise to just replace the endpoint with something newer.

Being budget-friendly, reliable, and easy to use, Netgear’s WNR614 N300 is a popular choice not just in the household, but in small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) as well.

Router risk

Cybersecurity researchers at RedFox Security discovered the following flaws in the WNR614 N300 device:

Mitigations

That being said, chances are many SMBs will keep the device despite the vulnerabilities. In that case, the company suggests applying the following mitigations:

Being the gateway for the internet, a router is one of the most widespread pieces of technology today. As a result, it is a popular target among cybercriminals looking not just for sensitive data, but also for extra hardware to use in potent DDoS attacks. Securing the router should be mandatory for all households and businesses.

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Sead is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He writes about IT (cloud, IoT, 5G, VPN) and cybersecurity (ransomware, data breaches, laws and regulations). In his career, spanning more than a decade, he’s written for numerous media outlets, including Al Jazeera Balkans. He’s also held several modules on content writing for Represent Communications.

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