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MalwareAug 27, 2026

Chinese Routers Sold Worldwide Contain Backdoors

Chinese ZBT routers sold globally as white-label products contain manufacturer-installed backdoors.

Summary

Researchers have discovered that numerous ZBT routers, distributed globally under various white-label brands, contain pre-installed backdoors. These implants, allegedly created by the manufacturer, allow for unauthorized access and control of the devices, posing a significant security risk to users and networks worldwide.

Entities

ZBT (vendor)routers (product)Chinese manufacturer (threat_actor)