Netgear is hugely urging its router owners to check for firmware updates after a huge security flaw has just been fixed!

Netgear issued a security advisory this week warning users of its WiFi routers about a bug that requires a firmware update to patch.

Netgear has fixed a high-severity vulnerability affecting multiple WiFi router models and advised customers to update their devices to the latest available firmware as soon as possible.

Owners of Netgear routers including Orbi systems and several Nighthawk models should check if their firmware is the latest version available as soon as possible. The company ...

Netgear warned customers to update their devices to the latest available firmware, which patches stored cross-site scripting (XSS) and authentication bypass vulnerabilities in several WiFi 6 ...

Updating the firmware should protect against issues 1596, 1597, and 1598. However, Netgear has yet to resolve 1595 - the main router vulnerability involving the network request.

Update your router firmware. Update or reinstall your wireless network driver. Try changing your WiFi name or password. Connect your Netgear router using an ethernet cable. Change the Wi-Fi channel.

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