UK internet users targeted by Russian military hackers in widespread attack: Is your home router safe?
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The National Cyber Security Centre has warned that Russian military hackers are targeting UK internet users in a widespread attack, exploiting home Wi-Fi routers to steal passwords and bank details. The hackers, linked to the GRU-linked group APT28, are using a DNS hijacking plot to redirect users to fraudulent websites, putting millions of British households at risk.
The National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed a coordinated Russian campaign to hijack home internet routers in the UK. The campaign, linked to the GRU-linked hacking group APT28, exploits vulnerabilities in consumer-grade hardware to monitor private internet traffic and harvest sensitive credentials. The hackers alter router settings to redirect users to malicious servers, allowing them to steal passwords and bank details. This method bypasses traditional antivirus software and can affect all connected devices, including smartphones and laptops. The NCSC warns that this is not just a threat to high-level officials, but also to everyday citizens. The attack is opportunistic in nature, initially targeting a broad pool of victims before narrowing in on high-value intelligence targets.
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