Your Netgear router may be vulnerable to a security exploit – how to check and patch it

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. A vulnerability in some Netgear routers could allow an attacker with access to your network to run malicious commands on the device. Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. Certain Netgear routers are vulnerable to security exploits.