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)