Web GUI Password Recovery and Exposure Security Vulnerability

I know exactly how you feel.  I think it is revolting the way they are handling this.  Of course, they really don't care what happens to any of us in the first place.  I had a really bad experience with Netgear before dealing with their horrendous, outsourced customer service.  I swore then that I would never, ever buy another one.  I used whatever my ISP gave me until I switched and had to get my own.  I was deadset against getting a Netgear but everyone from the people at Best Buy to people online to friends and family recommened Netgear.  It was the best that I could buy they said. 

Not too long ago, there was another breach of some sort that I had to go in and try to fix.  I am pretty good with computers but not the greatest at networking.  Of course, customer service could not help because I the router was no longer in that magical 3 month window in which I could get some horrendous, outsourced customer service.  I would never pay them $50 to extend your warranty.  They won't help you anyway. 

I also don't know why it took so long to receive this email.  I got mine yesterday, however the website clearly states that it was discovered in early May? 

I'm sorry that I don't know the answers to any of your questions but I understand where you are coming from and feel the need to vent as well.