ava on Nostr: I agree with Snowden. It's likely not a hack. It is more likely a supply chain ...

I agree with Snowden. It's likely not a hack. It is more likely a supply chain attack. Govs (including the US) have been implanting targeted bugs and trackers in modems/routers and the like both locally, and before sending them overseas to world leaders etc. for years. Supply chain attacks are nothing new. However, I need more data on these specific attacks before I can say anything beyond that.

https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/cia-reportedly-hacked-wi-fi-routers-for-years-wikileaks/

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/06/advanced-cia-firmware-turns-home-routers-into-covert-listening-posts/