Attackers rely heavily on automation scripts, internet-wide scanners (such as Shodan and Censys), and customized dorks to locate aging hardware. RouterOS v6.47.10 is specifically prized by malicious actors for three key reasons: Inadequate Brute-Force Defenses

In late 2021, cybersecurity researchers from TeamT5 were monitoring a Command-and-Control (C2) server used by (also known as BlackTech or PLEAD ), an advanced persistent threat (APT) group with a long history of targeting government agencies and tech industries.