( April 30, 2026, 02:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission warned of a cyber threat exploiting a vulnerability in certain D-Link DIR-823X routers, potentially allowing remote takeover of affected devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-29635, is linked to a Mirai-based malware campaign targeting outdated or unsupported equipment. The regulator advised users to replace unsupported routers, disable remote access features and update credentials and firmware to mitigate risks, including botnet enrolment and distributed denial-of-service attacks.Statement follows....
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