Summary: A recent Forescout report highlights routers as the most vulnerable devices in enterprise networks, experiencing a 15% increase in device risk compared to last year. The report includes a comprehensive analysis of connected devices across various sectors, identifying a significant shift in the list of the riskiest devices. Notably, while computers have the most bugs, they do not present the highest risk, with newer device types being added to the list of vulnerabilities.
Affected: Enterprise networks, specifically routers and associated devices
Keypoints :
- Routers represent over half of the devices with the most dangerous vulnerabilities in enterprise networks.
- 12 new device types, including firewalls and infusion pump controllers, have been added to the list of riskiest connected devices.
- The financial sector shows the largest number of open ports on vulnerable protocols, highlighting significant security risks.
- Organizations are urged to adopt comprehensive security efforts across IT, IoT, and OT due to the evolving attack surface.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/study-identifies-20-most-vulnerable-connected-devices-of-2025/