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'''[[wikipedia:Zyxel|Zyxel]]''' is a router maker Zyxel says it has no plans to release a patch for two *actively exploited* flaws in its routers affecting potentially thousands of customers.
'''[[wikipedia:Zyxel|Zyxel]]''' is a router manufacturer. Zyxel says they have no plans to release a patch for two actively exploited flaws in its routers, potentially affecting thousands of customers.


Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Carly |date=5 Feb 2025 |title=Router maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/05/router-maker-zyxel-tells-customers-to-replace-vulnerable-hardware-exploited-by-hackers/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 Mar 2025 |website=TechCrunch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Zack |date=5 Feb 2025 |title=Wow. Router maker Zyxel says it has no plans to release a patch for two *actively exploited* flaws in its routers affecting potentially thousands of customers. Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase. |url=https://mastodon.social/@zackwhittaker/113951421812871589 |url-status=live |access-date=28 Mar 2025 |website=Mastodon}}</ref>
Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Carly |date=5 Feb 2025 |title=Router maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/05/router-maker-zyxel-tells-customers-to-replace-vulnerable-hardware-exploited-by-hackers/ |url-status=live |access-date=28 Mar 2025 |website=TechCrunch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Whittaker |first=Zack |date=5 Feb 2025 |title=Wow. Router maker Zyxel says it has no plans to release a patch for two *actively exploited* flaws in its routers affecting potentially thousands of customers. Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase. |url=https://mastodon.social/@zackwhittaker/113951421812871589 |url-status=live |access-date=28 Mar 2025 |website=Mastodon}}</ref>

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Zyxel
Basic information
Founded 1989
Type Wholly-owned subsidiaries
Industry Networking Equipment
Official website https://www.zyxel.com

Zyxel is a router manufacturer. Zyxel says they have no plans to release a patch for two actively exploited flaws in its routers, potentially affecting thousands of customers.

Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase.[1][2]

Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]

Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):

  • User Freedom
  • User Privacy
  • Business Model
  • Market Control

Incidents[edit | edit source]

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This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Zyxel category.

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Products[edit | edit source]

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See also[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Page, Carly (5 Feb 2025). "Router maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers". TechCrunch. Retrieved 28 Mar 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Whittaker, Zack (5 Feb 2025). "Wow. Router maker Zyxel says it has no plans to release a patch for two *actively exploited* flaws in its routers affecting potentially thousands of customers. Instead, Zyxel is advising customers to rip out affected devices and buy new routers. However, the affected buggy routers are still available for purchase". Mastodon. Retrieved 28 Mar 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)