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Broadcom Wi-Fi bug turns sweet 16, still lets strangers hijack your router
Chip giant knew about the flaw in 2018, researcher claims, but millions of devices may still be vulnerable A 16-year-old security flaw in Broadcom's Wi-Fi software could let attackers hijack millions of routers without knowing the network…
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A 16‑year‑old vulnerability in Broadcom’s Wi‑Fi software can enable attackers to hijack routers without needing the network password, potentially affecting millions of devices. The chipmaker is reported to have been aware of the flaw since 2018.
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