Cloud-based routers are convenient, but are they secure?
Want to Trust Your Router?
One example is the Dream Machine, a prosumer router the company released in 2019.
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What, then, is a security-conscious owner to do?
“Stick with the local web interface,” said Ngo.
“Avoid using a mobile app.”
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Its required to reach the companys UniFi platform, which controls the companys routers and other networked products.
Ubiquiti continues to work with law enforcement on identifying the attacker and claims to have “well-developed evidence.”
Its unclear what Ubiquiti will do to regain the trust of fans.
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The breach only means their data is now in the hands of another party, other than the vendor.
The silence from Ubiquiti seems to confirm Ngos advice.
A locally controlled router can certainly have vulnerabilities, but owners at least have options.
This same choice awaits customers of other routers that rely on cloud-based accounts.
