The Everest ransomware group claims to have stolen over 1TB of data from ASUS, including sensitive camera source code and internal tools. ASUS confirmed the breach originated from a third-party supplier, asserting that it does not affect customer products or user privacy.

Over 9,000 ASUS routers have been compromised by a botnet called "AyySSHush," which exploits an old command injection vulnerability to establish a persistent SSH backdoor. The attackers employ stealth tactics, including bypassing authentication and disabling logging, while the exact purpose of the campaign remains unclear. ASUS has released security updates, urging users to upgrade their firmware and check for unauthorized access.