- Researchers have discovered that certain Linksys routers are transmitting user passwords in cleartext over the network. This means that these passwords can be easily intercepted by anyone with access to the network traffic, posing a significant security risk for users.

- The affected routers include the Linksys WRT3200ACM, WRT1200AC, and WRT32X models. The issue is believed to be related to the routers' web-based management interface, which is used to configure and manage the devices.

- Linksys has acknowledged the issue and is working on a firmware update to address the problem. In the meantime, users of these affected Linksys routers are advised to avoid using the web-based management interface and instead consider alternative methods for configuring their devices, such as the mobile app or command-line interface.