Unknown threat actor targeting Juniper routers with backdoor: Report | Network World

An unknown threat actor has been installing a backdoor in Juniper routers since at least 2023, allowing them to control the routers and potentially steal data. Network administrators are urged to scan their Juniper routers for compromise and take steps to secure their devices, including patching or replacing them, rotating passwords, and enabling 2FA. This campaign, dubbed “J-magic,” highlights the increasing focus of threat actors on compromising security devices for access to digital assets.