http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2008/06/m...our-router.htmlMalware Attacking Your Router
WinPatrol was one of the first to detect malware based on ?behavior? of program and continues to follow that model. One behavior we?ve seen a lot of lately is very scary.
Instead of installing malware that continues to run like a key logger or trojan, malicious programs are increasingly attacking the network router which is common with any internet connected home and/or office. An unwanted program can quickly make a change to your router settings that will immediately open all your computers to the world. The bad guys won?t have to install a key logger, they?ll be able to record every byte that goes across your network. It?s happening now to thousands of routers which are still using their default name and password.