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Zbtlink Routers Expose Unauthenticated Root Shells via Factory-Shipped Backdoor

Meet ENDLESSDOORS, a sneaky backdoor embedded in over 20 Zbtlink router models that lets hackers tap into an unauthenticated root shell, allowing them to remotely control your device. This hidden threat masquerades as a harmless Linux kernel thread, but in reality, it's a powerful tool that can phone home to Chinese command-and-control infrastructure every 35 seconds.

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A generic router sits on a neutral surface with visible lights and ports.

Zbtlink Router Firmware Exposes Potential Backdoor Risks

Some Zbtlink routers have a shocking secret: they come equipped with a built-in backdoor that lets them phone home and wait for orders, all without needing to be hacked. This unsettling feature, dubbed ENDLESSDOORS, was found on twenty models across years of images, sparking concerns about potential security risks.

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