MikroTik VPS Demand Rises After RouterOS Security Warning
Over the past week, the networking world’s been buzzing and so has the MikroTik VPS demand, following reports of a major RouterOS security incident.
A new report claims that more than 13,000 MikroTik routers have been roped into a global botnet, apparently through a mix of outdated RouterOS builds and sloppy DNS setups. The hijacked devices were quietly used to relay spam and malware, leaving plenty of system admins wondering how many of their routers might be next.
But here’s the twist: instead of killing MikroTik’s reputation, the scare has actually boosted interest in MikroTik VPS setups. Tech communities on Reddit and Telegram have been full of users saying they’re ditching physical routers and moving their configurations to the cloud where updates and patches can be done in minutes instead of weeks.
One London-based engineer told us, “I used to keep three physical MikroTik boxes running in my lab. Now I just spin up a VPS, load RouterOS, and I’m done. If a new exploit drops, I roll back or patch instantly. No more late-night firmware drama.”
Analytics from HostResearch back that up. Searches for “Buy MikroTik VPS” spiked nearly 30% in just two days after the news broke. Hosting companies like Azarsys reported a clear jump in MikroTik VPS signups, especially from Europe and Southeast Asia the same regions that rely heavily on low-latency trading and VPN infrastructure.
The trend isn’t just about panic buying. A lot of users are realizing how much flexibility RouterOS offers when it’s virtualized: fine-tuned firewall rules, VPN tunnels, NAT configs, and even load balancing all managed remotely, with zero downtime. Add in the fact that many providers now accept crypto payments (Bitcoin, USDT, etc.), and it’s easy to see why sysadmins and developers are making the switch.
What started as a messy security headline might end up changing how RouterOS gets deployed in 2025. The shift toward MikroTik VPS Cloud environments feels less like a temporary reaction and more like the start of a permanent migration faster, safer, and entirely under the user’s control.