Verizon issues patch for vulnerabilities on millions of Fios routers [telecom]

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If you have a Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway router, get the latest update.

By Alfred Ng

Verizon is sending out an update for millions of its routers after security researchers discovered vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over the devices.

On Tuesday, researchers from Tenable detailed three vulnerabilities with Verizon's Fios Quantum Gateway router. The security company said that it disclosed these security flaws to Verizon in December and that Verizon issued a fix on March 13.