It did not provide details of which models of router -- network hardware that connects households to their internet and telephone service provider -- were affected. Customers affected have been advised to disconnect their routers from the network since the problems began on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, hackers targeted the Bundestag (German parliament) in a 2015 attack that security services have since blamed on Russia. US authorities have accused Russia of orchestrating the leak of emails from the Democratic National Committee that embarrassed candidate Hillary Clinton. A cyber attack in October also made large portions of the US internet unavailable for millions of users worldwide.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 28, 2016 11:53 UTC