MikroTik

MikroTik (officially SIA "Mikrotīkls") is a Latvian network equipment manufacturer. The company develops and sells wired and wireless network routers, network switches, access points, as well as operating systems and auxiliary software. The company was founded in 1996 with the focus of selling equipment in emerging markets. As of September 2018, the company had more than 140 employees. In 2015 it was with EUR 202m the 20th largest company in Latvia by revenue.[2]

MikroTik
IndustryInformation Technology
Founded1996
HeadquartersLatvia: Riga
Key people
John Tully (CEO)
Arnis Riekstiņš (CTO)
Productsrouters, firewalls, software (RouterOS)
Number of employees
280 (2019)[1]
Websitemikrotik.com


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Product vulnerabilities

On 23 May, 2018, Cisco Talos Intelligence Group reported that some MikroTik devices were found vulnerable to the VPNFilter malware.[4][5][6] MikroTik routers have been compromised by Coinhive cryptocurrency malware.[7]

Product acceptance

For market support, the company has established a network of resellers and training associates who issue varies certifications to industry professionals. [8][9]

MikroTik products have found acceptance in various market niches. They are popular in do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for computer networking and in low budget applications.[10]

Patron of the University of Latvia

‘’MikroTik’’ is a platinum patron of the University of Latvia Foundation. Has been supporting the University of Latvia since 2011, when the company donated two sets of ‘’MikroTik’’ routers with a wide range of functionality to the Faculty of Computer Science of the University of Latvia. At the end of 2015, SIA "MikroTik" donated EUR 500,000 for the implementation of projects of the University of Latvia, Faculty of Computer Science (DF), Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry (FMOF), as well as the Faculty of Medicine (MF). In 2016, SIA "MikroTik" donated 1,000,000 EUR, continuing cooperation with the LU Foundation in the development of higher education, science and culture. At the end of 2017, SIA "Mikrotīkls" donated 250,000 EUR to further develop the field of exact, life and medical sciences at the University of Latvia. In 2018, the University of Latvia continue to support the development of natural sciences, life and medical sciences by donating 250,000 euros. In 2019, 400,000 EUR was donated for the implementation of various projects.[11]

References
  1. MikroTik - About us, MikroTik
  2. "Tirgoties izdevīgāk nekā ražot". LA.lv.
  3. Burgess, Dennis (2011). Learn RouterOS (2 ed.). p. 26. ISBN 978-1-105-06959-8.
  4. "New VPNFilter malware targets at least 500K networking devices worldwide". Talos Threat Source Newsletter. 2018-05-23.
  5. Lucero II, Louis (2018-05-27). "F.B.I.'s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware". The New York Times.
  6. Godin, Dan (2018-05-23). "Hackers infect 500,000 consumer routers all over the world with malware". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
  7. Nichols, Shaun (2018-08-03). "MikroTik routers grab their pickaxes, descend into the crypto mines". The Register. The Register. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
  8. Discher, Stephen (2016). RouterOS by Example (2 ed.). ISP Services, Inc.
  9. Hart, Tyler (2017-11-04). Networking with MikroTik: MTCNA Study Guide. Independently published. ISBN 1973206358.
  10. Flickenger, Rob; Weeks, Roger (2006). Wireless Hacks (2 ed.). O'Reilly Media, Inc. p. 201.
  11. https://www.fonds.lv/lepojamies/mecenati/platina-mecenati/mikrotikls/
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