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D-Link Routers Expose Zero-Day Flaw to Remote Attacks

D-Link routers are under threat from a zero-day flaw that lets hackers launch remote attacks without needing login credentials, simply by sending specially crafted DHCP packets. This vulnerability can cause the device's DHCP daemon to crash or allow attackers to execute malicious code, putting your data at risk.

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Mirai Campaign Exploits RCE Flaw in Obsolete D-Link Routers

In early March 2026, Akamai's Security Incident Response Team detected a Mirai botnet campaign exploiting a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-29635, in outdated D-Link routers, enlisting vulnerable devices into a botnet through automated attacks. This flaw in D-Link DIR-823X series routers puts countless devices at risk of being hijacked.

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