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Security researchers have discovered a flaw in the firmware of some Linksys routers that could allow a hacker to gain control remotely, possibly turning a group of infected routers into a botnet. :
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Linksys Official Support - Automatically upgrading the E4200 v2's firmware through the web-based setup page
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