# BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all

https://mins.news/en/item/41999

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-02 11:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/well-executed-bgp-attack-uses-hijacked-ips-to-infect-real-networks/

> Hackers launched a supply-chain attack by exploiting weaknesses in Hetzner Online’s routing security and TLS certificate process to hijack IP address space assigned to UAE-based Softaculous. They used the compromised space to distribute malware disguised as software updates to unsuspecting users of its platforms, including Virtualizor.