Top IoT News Today – November 19, 2025: Router Hijacks, Smart Meters 2.0, Edge AI, and Market Momentum
The Internet of Things (IoT) is touching everything today from home heating and smart meters to industrial robots and farm irrigation. November 19, 2025 has brought a particularly dense cluster of headlines across security, energy, edge AI, and market research. Here’s a detailed rundown of the most important IoT stories you need to know today. 1. IoT Security Shock: “Operation WrtHug” Hijacks Tens of Thousands of ASUS Routers A major new IoT-focused cyber‑espionage campaign is unfolding — and this time, it’s targeting consumer and small-office routers. SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team, working with ASUS, has revealed “Operation WrtHug”, a large‑scale hijacking of