A newly discovered data leak in the AsusWRT, a web-based GUI app from Asus that allows users to manage their wifi network. AsusWRT becomes a centralized access point for all internet devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops connected to the network, and for smart devices and Amazon Alexa products. Researchers discovered that hackers could access AsusWRT users’ IP Address, name, device name, usage information, location and other data, and Alexa user behavioral data.
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