Chinese attackers are pwning your infrastructure to use in attacks, 10 countries warn

📰 The Register

China-linked attackers are compromising routers and IoT devices to create proxy networks for further attacks, prompting a 10-country warning

intermediate Published 23 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify and inventory all IoT devices and routers in your network
  2. Configure devices to use secure protocols and disable unnecessary features
  3. Implement regular firmware updates and patch management
  4. Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
  5. Apply segmentation and isolation techniques to limit lateral movement
Who Needs to Know This

Security teams and network administrators in organizations with IoT devices and routers should be aware of this threat to take proactive measures against potential attacks

Key Insight

💡 Compromised routers and IoT devices can be used as proxy networks for malicious activities

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