Researcher details numerous failings. http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2013/07/15/asus-aicloud/1
An update has already been issued already on 16th and our US team should be reaching out to Mr. Lovett to ensure all areas he's identified are fixed. AiCloud is an important step for us so our networking dept. takes its security very seriously.
That certainly was the main reason for me. My RT-N66U is a very nice router IMO. I noticed they're now selling new for $101. Not a bad deal for a quality, dual band, gigabit, DD-WRT compatible router. (IMHO)