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The Hidden Backdoors: Analyzing Router Vulnerabilities and the Call for Open Source Solutions
The conversation surrounding the security of routers and gateways that connect our devices to the internet has grown increasingly complex over the years. As the backbone of digital communication, these devices play a critical role in maintaining privacy, security and sovereignty. However, there is a growing concern that backdoors—intentional or otherwise—have been built into many such devices, especially following the passage of legislation like the USA PATRIOT Act. The Alleged Role of Backdoors in Modern Networking Equipment Backdoors are intentional vulnerabilities or hidden entry points that allow unauthorized or covert access to devices and networks. Many argue that intelligence agencies have compelled manufacturers to include these backdoors in networking equipment, leveraging them as zero-day exploits for reconnaissance and surveillance. The USA PATRIOT Act, enacted in the wake of…