A newly identified cyber campaign, codenamed Operation WrtHug, has compromised over 50,000 outdated ASUS WRT routers globally, primarily affecting regions such as Taiwan, the U.S., and Russia. The operation exploits six known security vulnerabilities, enabling attackers to gain control of these devices through the ASUS AiCloud service. SecurityScorecard reports similarities to China-linked botnet activities, suggesting possible links to known Chinese hacking groups. This incident underscores the increasing trend of malicious actors targeting network devices for mass infection, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could have broader implications for global digital infrastructure.