Users experienced widespread outages with bricked routers after a malware attack, leading to lost earnings and frustration across 18 states.
Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs investigation uncovered a destructive event involving malware, wiping out routers connected to a single ISP's autonomous system number.
The malware used custom Lua scripts to overwrite router firmware, rendering the devices useless, prompting concerns about the impact on rural and underserved communities.
Researchers highlighted the seriousness of destructive attacks in this case, especially considering the affected areas covering rural and underserved communities.
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