Malware attacks 2,000 BSNL modems, changes passwords
State-owned telecom operator BSNL was hit by a malware attack earlier this week that affected nearly 2,000 BSNL broadband modems and changed the default system password. According to reports, the malware attacked modems in those instances where subscribers had not changed default password "admin". BSNL Chairman Anupam Shrivastava has advised customers to change their passwords immediately.