Event Brief
FBI issues router security steps after GRU hack
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The FBI says Russian GRU hackers targeted home and small office routers in 23 states and provides a 5-step fix.
WHO: FBI
WHAT: Issued a 5-step guide to secure home and small office routers after GRU-linked intrusions were reported.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The FBI linked the router intrusions to Russian GRU activity and provided steps to lock down affected devices.
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