DrayTek routers worldwide go into reboot loops over weekend

DrayTek routers worldwide go into reboot loops over weekend
Summary: A global outage affecting Internet Service Providers (ISPs) has caused DrayTek routers to experience connectivity problems, including boot loops. Reports link these issues to attacks exploiting vulnerabilities or a faulty software update from DrayTek. Customers are urged to upgrade their firmware or consider alternative routers to restore connectivity.

Affected: DrayTek routers and ISPs including Gamma, Zen Internet, ICUK, and A&A

Keypoints :

  • Customers experienced loss of connectivity and router boot loops due to ISP outage.
  • DrayTek recommended users upgrade firmware, disable SSL VPN, and provided troubleshooting steps.
  • The issue may stem from either vulnerability exploitation or buggy firmware updates.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/draytek-routers-worldwide-go-into-reboot-loops-over-weekend/