Many people do not usually update the routerbut it is a task as important as updating the mobile or the PC. Cato Networks security company alerts A dangerous malware called ballista, who is infecting thousands of TP-Link routers.
Specifically affects the popular routers TP-Link Archerwhich are easy to distinguish by the four antennas perpendicular to the ground, as you can see in the news opening photo.
The necessary security update has been available for a long time, but many users do not update their routers, and that is why the malware is easily sneaks.
Be careful with ballist malware at the TP-Link Archer routers
According to Cato Networks, via the Finnish media Ilta-Sanomatthey have detected miles de routers TP-Link Archer vulnerables al malware Ballistaof Italian origin.
There are more than 6.000 routers vulnerableswithout updating, in Brazil, Poland, Great Britain, Bulgaria, Türkiye and Spain.
Ballista takes control of the TP-Link router to turn it into a bot. Controlling thousands of routers crea A botnet network which is used to launch attacks on service denial (DDOS) against websites of companies or other services that want to lie.
Besides, Ballista malware also tries to steal personal data through the router.
If you have a TP-Link Archer router, pass an antivirus on your computer, and install the last update of the device, and Windows 10/11.
To update the router you can do it from your app, or directly entering the website http://tplinkwifi.net. Log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set up.
From here you will access a control panel. Enter Advanced, System y Firmware updateto cover the hole.
Router TP-Link Archer must be urgently updated to avoid the entrance of the ballist malware. If you have one, do it as soon as possible.
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Tags: Malware, Viral, Routers