Netgear patches three flaws in its routers and extenders. Update now
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Netgear quietly patching multiple CVEs across routers and extenders is another reminder that your real attack surface often lives in 'dumb' edge devices. Add consumer-grade networking gear in home offices and branches to your patch management scope, not just servers and laptops.
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