Rethink the Perimeter: Why Routers Are No Longer Passive Infrastructure

Routers have evolved from simple pass-through tools into high-risk active endpoints that execute code and store sensitive data, yet they remain a massive security blind spot. This systemic neglect, highlighted by the exploitation of CVE-2025-6843, demonstrates that failing to monitor and patch core hardware creates an effortless entry point for large-scale corporate breaches.