# US warns Russian state hackers targeting routers

The US government has warned that Russian state-sponsored hackers are actively targeting home and office routers. These attacks could allow the hackers to conduct espionage, steal data, or launch further cyberattacks. The alert urges users to secure their routers and update firmware to mitigate the threat.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/the-us-government-warns-that-russia-state-hackers-are-coming-after-your-router/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:03:07 +0000

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-tech/russian-hackers-exploiting-vulnerable-internet-routers-nsa) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:06 GMT