Researchers said they now believe the malware has infected twice the number of router brands than previously stated and that the malware packs a much deadlier punch.

Researchers warn of malware infecting 500,000 popular routers in a campaign mostly targeting the Ukraine, but also 54 other countries.

Researchers have found links between the BlackEnergy APT group and threat actors behind the ExPetr malware used in last month’s global attacks.