FBI Dismantles Russia-Backed Espionage Network Targeting Global Routers
The FBI, in collaboration with several cybersecurity organizations, has dismantled a Russia-backed espionage network that compromised over 18,000 routers worldwide. Known as Forest Blizzard or APT28, the group exploited vulnerabilities in TP-Link routers to conduct espionage activities. The operation, dubbed Operation Masquerade, involved resetting DNS settings to prevent further exploitation. The espionage network targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure sectors, posing a significant national security threat. The FBI's intervention has halted the campaign, with no evidence of compromised U.S. government agencies. 
