[d43594]

Yes. How can I be assured that their mechanism has not, and cannot be compromised? I can obtain updates through their website. I should be able to register for notification when updates are available. Why would I want to allow remote access (even to my ISP) which I cannot monitor? Moreover, why would I want to (potentially) allow (whoever has access) to install whatever they want on my router?

[mooism2]

If you don't trust their update mechanism to remain uncompromised, why do you trust their website to remain uncompromised?